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Worse

wərs
Comum
~ 4400
~ 4400, Comum
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Less good or more serious than something else, More severe or unpleasant than before, Of lower quality or standard

Worse - Significados

Less good or more serious than something else

Exemplo: His condition is worse than we thought.
Uso: formalContexto: medical reports, academic discussions
Observação: Used to compare the severity or quality of two things

More severe or unpleasant than before

Exemplo: The weather is getting worse by the hour.
Uso: informalContexto: daily conversations, weather updates
Observação: Commonly used to describe deteriorating situations

Of lower quality or standard

Exemplo: The service at this restaurant keeps getting worse.
Uso: informalContexto: restaurant reviews, customer feedback
Observação: Often used to express dissatisfaction or disappointment

Sinônimos de Worse

inferior

Inferior means lower in quality or standard compared to something else.
Exemplo: The quality of the product was inferior to what was advertised.
Observação: Inferior implies a lower quality or standard, while worse can refer to a decline in condition or quality.

lesser

Lesser means smaller or of lower importance.
Exemplo: He chose the lesser of two evils.
Observação: Lesser emphasizes a smaller quantity or degree, while worse focuses on a decline in quality or condition.

substandard

Substandard means below the usual or required standard.
Exemplo: The substandard materials used in construction led to structural issues.
Observação: Substandard specifically indicates a failure to meet a standard, while worse is more general in indicating a decline in quality.

Expressões e frases comuns de Worse

For better or for worse

This phrase is used to indicate that something will be true or will happen regardless of whether the outcome is good or bad.
Exemplo: We promised to stay together, for better or for worse.
Observação: The phrase emphasizes the idea of a situation being accepted or endured, no matter how challenging or difficult it may be.

Make matters worse

This phrase is used to describe a situation where something bad happens in addition to an already difficult or unpleasant situation.
Exemplo: She forgot her keys, and to make matters worse, it started raining.
Observação: It highlights the compounding effect of negative events on a situation.

Worse for wear

This phrase means something is in a poor condition or showing signs of damage, wear, or deterioration.
Exemplo: After the long hike, his shoes were worse for wear.
Observação: It implies that the item or person has visibly deteriorated or suffered wear and tear.

Worse things happen at sea

This phrase is used to minimize someone's troubles by suggesting that there are worse things that could happen.
Exemplo: You may have lost your wallet, but worse things happen at sea.
Observação: It serves as a way to provide perspective and comfort by implying that the current situation is not as bad as it could be.

Expressões cotidianas (gíria) de Worse

Worst-case scenario

Refers to the most severe or unfavorable outcome that could happen in a situation.
Exemplo: The worst-case scenario is that we lose the contract.
Observação: This term emphasizes the extreme or most negative possibility within a range of outcomes.

Worse comes to worst

Means if the situation becomes as bad as possible or if the worst possible outcome happens.
Exemplo: If worse comes to worst, we'll have to find a new place to live.
Observação: A variation of the phrase 'worst comes to worst', implying a progression to an even more dire situation.

Worse off

Describes a situation where someone or something is in a less favorable or fortunate position than before.
Exemplo: I'm worried that we'll be worse off financially if I quit my job.
Observação: Contrasts the current state with a previous, potentially better condition.

Go from bad to worse

Indicates a situation deteriorating or becoming increasingly unfavorable.
Exemplo: First I lost my keys, then I locked myself out of the house. It just keeps going from bad to worse.
Observação: Highlights the progression of negative events, each one worsening the previous state.

Worsen the situation

Means to make a situation more difficult, severe, or complicated than it already is.
Exemplo: Bringing up old arguments will only worsen the situation between them.
Observação: Focuses on the act of making the current state more negative or challenging.

Worse off than

Compares one's negative circumstances with those of others, highlighting a relative disadvantage.
Exemplo: Jack feels worse off than his classmates because he doesn't have the latest smartphone.
Observação: Emphasizes a comparison of disadvantages between two or more entities, indicating a perception of being in a less favorable position.

Better or for worse

Acknowledges that the outcome may not necessarily be positive but must be accepted regardless.
Exemplo: Whether it turns out better or for worse, I have to see this through.
Observação: Contrasts with the more common phrase 'for better or for worse', indicating acceptance of a possibly negative outcome.

Worse - Exemplos

Worse weather is expected tomorrow.
The situation is getting worse every day.
This is the worst movie I've ever seen.

Gramática de Worse

Worse - Advérbio (Adverb) / Advérbio, comparativo (Adverb, comparative)
Lema: worse
Conjugações
Verbo, tempo passado (Verb, past tense): worsed
Verbo, gerúndio ou particípio presente (Verb, gerund or present participle): worsing
Verbo, terceira pessoa do singular no presente (Verb, 3rd person singular present): worses
Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form): worse
Verbo, presente não na terceira pessoa do singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): worse
Sílabas, Separação e Ênfase
worse contém 1 sílabas: worse
Transcrição fonética: ˈwərs
worse , ˈwərs (A sílaba vermelha é tônica)

Worse - Importância e frequência de uso

O índice de frequência e importância das palavras indica com que frequência uma palavra aparece em um determinado idioma. Quanto menor o número, mais frequentemente a palavra é usada. As palavras mais frequentemente usadas variam normalmente de 1 a 4000.
worse: ~ 4400 (Comum).
Este índice de importância ajuda você a se concentrar nas palavras mais úteis durante o seu processo de aprendizagem de idiomas.
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