vigor
gb/vˈɪɡɚ/ us/vˈɪɡɚ/
B2
Inglês
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Aceções
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Nome
B2
property
1
physical strength and energy
Strong energy and power in the body, especially when a person is active and healthy.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] does [something] with vigor
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "vigor" with the adverb "vigorously". "Vigor" is a noun and usually follows a preposition like "with" (e.g., "He spoke with vigor"), while "vigorously" is an adverb that comes after a verb (e.g., "He spoke vigorously"). Many learners also spell it as "vigour"; this British spelling is correct in UK English but "vigor" is standard in US English.
Sinónimos
energy (More general; can be physical or mental, not always as strong or forceful as "vigor".)
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vitality (Often suggests natural, healthy liveliness; slightly more positive and life-focused than "vigor".)
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stamina (Focuses on the ability to keep going for a long time rather than the force or power at one moment.)
Antónimos
weakness (Lack of physical power or strength.)
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fatigue (Tiredness and low energy, the opposite of acting with vigor.)
Colocações
with vigor
|youthful vigor
|physical vigor
|renewed vigor
|health and vigor
|strength and vigor
Temas
health
|sports
|daily life
|body
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Despite his age, he climbed the mountain with surprising vigor.
- The players attacked the ball with such vigor that the crowd gasped.
- Regular exercise can restore physical vigor after a long illness.
- She threw herself into the workout with real vigor.
- The dog ran around the yard with puppy-like vigor.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He cleaned the house with great vigor.
- After a long rest, she walked again with new vigor.
- The children played with so much vigor that they were tired at night.
- Swimming every day gave him more physical vigor.
- The old man still works in his garden with vigor.
Nome
B2
property
2
mental energy and enthusiasm
Great mental energy and interest that you use when you work or think about something.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] approaches [something] with vigor
Erro comum:
Learners may overuse "vigor" where simpler words like "energy" or "interest" are more natural in everyday speech. "Vigor" often appears in more formal or written contexts, especially in phrases like "intellectual vigor" or "with renewed vigor."
Sinónimos
enthusiasm (Focuses more on strong positive feeling; does not always include the sense of power or drive that "vigor" suggests.)
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drive (Stresses inner motivation to achieve goals; slightly more about ambition than raw energy.)
Antónimos
apathy (Lack of interest or enthusiasm, the opposite of mental vigor.)
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listlessness (Low energy and little desire to act or think actively.)
Colocações
intellectual vigor
|creative vigor
|renewed vigor
|vigor and determination
|vigor and enthusiasm
|academic vigor
Temas
work
|education
|emotions
Exemplos
- She pursued her studies with remarkable intellectual vigor.
- The team attacked the problem with new vigor after the meeting.
- He brought a sense of vigor and purpose to the organization.
- The discussion lacked the vigor it had in earlier years.
- Her writing is full of vigor and sharp insight.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He started his new job with great vigor.
- The students worked on the project with real vigor.
- After the holiday, she returned to work with new vigor.
- The leader spoke with vigor about his plans.
- They answered the teacher's questions with more vigor than usual.
Nome
C1
property
3
force or intensity of action
A strong and powerful way of doing something, or the strong effect of an action.
Padrão de uso:
[something] is carried out with vigor
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with pure physical strength. Here, "vigor" describes how strongly an action is done (for example, enforcing a law with vigor), not the muscles or health of a person.
Sinónimos
force (Can sound more physical or even violent; "vigor" can be strong without implying violence.)
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intensity (Highlights strength and concentration, but not always the sense of active effort that "vigor" implies.)
Antónimos
half-heartedness (Doing something without much effort or energy.)
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leniency (Soft or gentle treatment, especially in law or rules, which contrasts with enforcing something with vigor.)
Colocações
with vigor
|enforce with vigor
|prosecute with vigor
|campaign with vigor
|argue with vigor
|the vigor of [the debate]
Temas
politics
|law
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The new mayor promised to tackle corruption with vigor.
- The law was enforced with far greater vigor than before.
- She defended her proposal with unexpected vigor during the meeting.
- The campaign lacked the vigor needed to change public opinion.
- Critics praised the vigor of his response to the crisis.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The police now enforce the rule with more vigor.
- He argued his case with great vigor.
- The company is pushing its new product with real vigor.
- They began the campaign with fresh vigor.
- The debate lost its vigor after an hour.
Nome
technical
C1
property
4
strength of growth in organisms
How strong, healthy, and fast a plant or other living thing grows.
Padrão de uso:
[something] shows/lacks vigor
Sinónimos
robustness (Technical and formal; often used in biology for strength and resistance to stress.)
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hardiness (Focuses more on the ability to survive difficult conditions, especially in plants and animals.)
Antónimos
frailty (Weakness and fragility in living things.)
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decline (A general loss of strength or health over time.)
Colocações
plant vigor
|hybrid vigor
|loss of vigor
|reduced vigor
|growth and vigor
|vigor of the seedlings
Temas
science
|nature
|health
Exemplos
- Drought conditions significantly reduced the vigor of the crops.
- Gardeners look for signs of vigor in young plants before transplanting them.
- The hybrid variety showed greater vigor and resistance to disease.
- Soil quality has a direct impact on root vigor.
- Selective breeding can improve the vigor of a livestock population.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The flowers lost their vigor without water.
- Good soil helps the trees grow with more vigor.
- The new plant shows strong vigor in the garden.
- Cold weather slowed the vigor of the seedlings.
- Farmers want animals with high vigor.
Nome
formal
C2
state
5
legal force or validity
The state of a law or rule when it is active and must be followed.
Padrão de uso:
[law/rule] comes into vigor
Erro comum:
In modern legal English, especially in everyday contexts, "in force" is more common than "in vigor". Learners should prefer "in force" unless they are following a legal style that uses "in vigor".
Sinónimos
force (In legal English, people more often say a law is "in force" rather than "in vigor"; "force" is the standard term.)
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validity (Focuses on being legally or officially acceptable, not just active.)
Antónimos
expiration (The end of a law or agreement so it is no longer in vigor or in force.)
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repeal (The act of officially ending a law so it loses all vigor.)
Colocações
come into vigor
|enter into vigor
|remain in vigor
|in full vigor
|bring into vigor
Temas
law
|government
|politics
Exemplos
- The new tax regulations will come into vigor on January 1st.
- The agreement remains in vigor until both parties sign a new contract.
- Once the law enters into vigor, violators may face heavy fines.
- The treaty was never brought into full vigor due to political conflict.
- Several older provisions are still in vigor despite recent reforms.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The new law comes into vigor next month.
- This rule is no longer in vigor.
- The contract stayed in vigor for five years.
- When the law is in vigor, everyone must follow it.
- The old rule lost its vigor after the new one started.
Nome
literary
C1
property
6
energy in artistic style
A strong and lively style in art, writing, music, or performance.
Padrão de uso:
[artistic work] has/shows vigor
Sinónimos
verve (Literary and stylish; often used specifically for lively artistic expression.)
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dynamism (Emphasizes movement and energy, especially in style or composition.)
Antónimos
dullness (Lack of interest or excitement in artistic style.)
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stiffness (A rigid, unnatural style with little flow or energy.)
Colocações
vigor and color
|vigor and originality
|vigor of his style
|vigor of the performance
|narrative vigor
Temas
art
|literature
|music
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The novel's opening chapters have a vigor that slowly fades toward the end.
- Critics praised the vigor of her brushstrokes and bold use of color.
- The orchestra played with a vigor that brought the old symphony to life.
- His early essays are marked by a youthful vigor and sharp wit.
- The dance performance lacked the vigor expected from such an energetic piece.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The young artist paints with great vigor.
- The movie has a special vigor in its first half.
- Her speech had more vigor than her writing.
- The band played the song with real vigor.
- The writer lost some vigor in his later books.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
vigor
IPA
GB/vˈɪɡɚ/
US/vˈɪɡɚ/
Sílabas e acento
vig - or (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (vig)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: vigor
- Plural: vigor
Família de palavras
Core family
vigorous
adjective B2
vigorously
adverb B2
Related words
invigorate
verb
invigorating
adjective
Advanced or less common
invigoration
noun
Expressões
come into vigor
1/kˈʌm ˈɪntu vˈɪɡɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
start to be legally effective
To begin to have legal power or effect, especially for a law or rule.
Exemplos
- The new regulations come into vigor on April 1st.
- Once the agreement comes into vigor, both sides must follow it.
- The policy will come into vigor following parliamentary approval.
in full vigor
1/ˈɪn fˈʊl vˈɪɡɚ/
fixed phrase
literary
in complete strength and health
In a state of very strong health and energy.
Exemplos
- Even in his seventies, he was still in full vigor.
- The forest, in full vigor, covered the mountainside with deep green.
- She remained in full vigor well into her later years.
intellectual vigor
1/ˌɪntəlˈɛkt͡ʃuəl vˈɪɡɚ/
fixed phrase
strong energy in thinking
Strong mental energy and clear, active thinking.
Exemplos
- The university values intellectual vigor as much as test scores.
- Her lecture was admired for its intellectual vigor.
- The article lacks the intellectual vigor of his earlier work.
renewed vigor
1/ɹinˈud vˈɪɡɚ/
fixed phrase
new or increased energy again
New or stronger energy and enthusiasm after being tired, weak, or less active.
Exemplos
- After the break, the team returned to the field with renewed vigor.
- The campaign continued with renewed vigor after receiving more funding.
- She faced the new year with renewed vigor and optimism.
with vigor
1/wˈɪθ vˈɪɡɚ/
fixed phrase
in an energetic, forceful way
In a way that shows strong energy and power.
Exemplos
- She attacked the project with vigor and finished it early.
- The protesters marched with vigor through the city streets.
- He scrubbed the floor with vigor until it shone.
youthful vigor
1/jˈuθfəl vˈɪɡɚ/
fixed phrase
energy typical of young people
The strong energy and strength that young people usually have.
Exemplos
- He attacked the job with all the youthful vigor of a new graduate.
- The park was full of children running with youthful vigor.
- Despite his gray hair, he still moved with youthful vigor.
hybrid vigor
1/hˈaɪbɹɪd vˈɪɡɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
better traits in hybrids
When a hybrid plant or animal grows or performs better than its parents.
Exemplos
- Hybrid vigor can boost crop yields.
- Farmers often rely on hybrid vigor to improve crop yields.
- Breeders rely on hybrid vigor for stronger plants.
- The cattle showed hybrid vigor, growing faster than either parent breed.
- Hybrid vigor can make some plant varieties more resistant to disease.