A2 noun Neutro #302 mais comum

company

/ˈkʌm.pə.ni/

A business organization that makes, buys, or sells goods or provides services in exchange for money. It also refers to the state of being with other people or the people you spend time with.

Exemplos

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1

I really enjoy your company; we always have a great time together.

I really enjoy being with you; we always have a great time together.

2

The company shall provide all necessary equipment for the new employees.

The business will give all the tools needed for the new workers.

3

I'm having some company over tonight, so I need to clean the house.

I am having some guests visit tonight, so I need to clean the house.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
company
Verb
accompany
Adjetivo
corporate
Relacionado
companion
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'com' in 'company' which means 'together' and the Latin 'pan' which means 'bread.' A company is a group of people who 'eat bread together.'

Quiz rápido

Sarah decided to start her own software ____ after working in the industry for ten years.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: company

Exemplos

1

I really enjoy your company; we always have a great time together.

everyday

I really enjoy being with you; we always have a great time together.

2

The company shall provide all necessary equipment for the new employees.

formal

The business will give all the tools needed for the new workers.

3

I'm having some company over tonight, so I need to clean the house.

informal

I am having some guests visit tonight, so I need to clean the house.

4

The study examines how a small company can compete in a global market.

academic

The research looks at how a small business can compete in a worldwide market.

5

Our company is looking for a new manager to lead the sales team.

business

Our business is searching for a new manager to head the sales department.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
company
Verb
accompany
Adjetivo
corporate
Relacionado
companion

Colocações comuns

start a company to begin a new business
keep someone company to stay with someone so they are not alone
large company a big business entity
tech company a business that focuses on technology
private company a business that is not owned by the government

Frases Comuns

part company

to end a relationship or stop being with someone

in the company of

being together with someone

limited company

a specific type of business legal structure

Frequentemente confundido com

company vs companion

A companion is a specific person you are with, while company is either a business or the general state of being with others.

company vs campaign

A campaign is a planned series of activities to reach a goal, whereas a company is a permanent business structure.

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Notas de uso

When referring to a business, 'company' is a countable noun (a company, two companies). When referring to spending time with people, it is usually uncountable (I like your company).

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Erros comuns

Learners often say 'I work in a company,' but it is more natural to say 'I work for a company.'

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'com' in 'company' which means 'together' and the Latin 'pan' which means 'bread.' A company is a group of people who 'eat bread together.'

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Origem da palavra

From the Old French 'compagnie', which comes from the Latin 'com-' (with) and 'panis' (bread).

Padrões gramaticais

Countable: 'A company' Uncountable: 'I enjoy company' Plural: 'Companies'
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, 'keeping someone company' is considered a very polite and kind social duty, especially for the elderly.

Quiz rápido

Sarah decided to start her own software ____ after working in the industry for ten years.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: company

Frases relacionadas

Palavras relacionadas

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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