behavior
Behavior is the way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves, especially toward others. it describes both specific actions in a single moment and a general pattern of how someone usually acts.
Exemplos
3 de 5His behavior at the party was very friendly and polite.
His actions at the social event were welcoming and well-mannered.
The committee expects professional behavior from all its members.
The group requires a high standard of conduct from everyone involved.
I don't like my dog's behavior when he sees a cat.
I dislike the way my dog acts when he spots a cat.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think 'Be-Have': To 'be' a good person, you must 'have' good actions.
Quiz rápido
The teacher praised the students for their excellent ______ during the school trip.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: behavior
Exemplos
His behavior at the party was very friendly and polite.
everydayHis actions at the social event were welcoming and well-mannered.
The committee expects professional behavior from all its members.
formalThe group requires a high standard of conduct from everyone involved.
I don't like my dog's behavior when he sees a cat.
informalI dislike the way my dog acts when he spots a cat.
Research shows that diet can influence the behavior of laboratory mice.
academicStudies indicate that food can change how lab mice act.
Any aggressive behavior in the office will result in a warning.
businessActing in an angry or violent way at work will lead to disciplinary action.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
on one's best behavior
trying very hard to be polite and act correctly
learned behavior
an action that is taught rather than natural
pattern of behavior
a way of acting that happens many times
Frequentemente confundido com
Attitude is how you feel or think inside, while behavior is what you actually do that others can see.
Manners are specific polite habits (like saying please), whereas behavior is the total way you act.
Notas de uso
The word can be used as an uncountable noun for general conduct, but can be plural (behaviors) when scientists discuss specific types of actions.
Erros comuns
Learners often forget that 'behavior' is American spelling and 'behaviour' is British; both are correct but try not to mix them in the same text.
Dica de memorização
Think 'Be-Have': To 'be' a good person, you must 'have' good actions.
Origem da palavra
From the verb 'behave', which comes from 'be-' (completely) and 'have' (to hold or conduct oneself).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many cultures, children are taught that 'good behavior' means being quiet and following instructions from adults.
Quiz rápido
The teacher praised the students for their excellent ______ during the school trip.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: behavior
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