Significado em português

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Kind of a step down

UK//kaɪnd ɒv ə stɛp daʊn//US//kaɪnd əv ə stɛp daʊn//

Significado de Kind of a step down

Used to describe something that is less impressive or of lower quality than before.

In simple words: Not as good as before

Kind of a step down em uma frase

  • After the promotion, the new job was kind of a step down from what I expected.
  • Her new apartment is nice, but it's kind of a step down from her last one.
  • Taking a smaller company job felt like kind of a step down after my last position.
  • This car is great, but it's kind of a step down from my previous model.
  • He said the meal was good, but it was kind of a step down from the restaurant we went to last week.

Como usar Kind of a step down

Used in casual conversation to describe a situation that is less favorable or of lower quality. Not suitable for formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a staircase; stepping down means a lower level.

Palavras relacionadas

Collocations with Kind of a step down

  • kind of a disappointment
  • kind of a downgrade
  • kind of a shame

Synonyms for Kind of a step down

Common mistakes with Kind of a step down

  • Using it in a formal context.
  • Confusing it with 'kind of a step up', which means an improvement.
  • Overusing it in professional discussions.

Compare Kind of a step down with Downgrade, Decline, Step back, Decrease

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Perguntas frequentes sobre Kind of a step down

O que significa Kind of a step down?

Not as good as before

O que significa Kind of a step down em português?

Not as good as before

Qual é a definição de Kind of a step down?

Used to describe something that is less impressive or of lower quality than before.

Como se usa Kind of a step down em uma frase?

After the promotion, the new job was kind of a step down from what I expected.

Pode dar outro exemplo de Kind of a step down?

Her new apartment is nice, but it's kind of a step down from her last one.

Quais são os sinônimos de Kind of a step down?

Algumas alternativas comuns são downgrade, decline, lower quality, step back, decrease.

Que palavras combinam com Kind of a step down?

Costuma combinar com kind of a disappointment, kind of a downgrade, kind of a shame.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar Kind of a step down?

Using it in a formal context. Confusing it with 'kind of a step up', which means an improvement. Overusing it in professional discussions.

Como se pronuncia Kind of a step down?

US: //kaɪnd əv ə stɛp daʊn//, UK: //kaɪnd ɒv ə stɛp daʊn//. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Kind of a step down é formal ou informal?

"Kind of a step down" é informal, então combina com conversas casuais com amigos e família.

Quando devo usar Kind of a step down?

Used in casual conversation to describe a situation that is less favorable or of lower quality. Not suitable for formal writing.