Accordingly vs Therefore
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Accordingly
Top 5000 (bastante comum)C1adverb
Therefore
FormalTop 2000 (comum)B1adverb
Mais formal: ThereforeMais comum: Therefore
| Accordingly | Therefore | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈkɔːdɪŋli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈðeəfɔː(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈðerfɔːr/"]/ |
| Significado | In a way that is suitable or appropriate based on something else. | For that reason; as a result. |
| Exemplo | We have to discover his plans and act accordingly. | He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote. |
| Registro | Neutro | Formal |
| Quão comum | Top 5000 (bastante comum) | Top 2000 (comum) |
| Nível CEFR | C1 | B1 |
| Classe gramatical | adverb | adverb |
| Colocações | act accordingly, respond accordingly, adjust accordingly, plan accordingly, behave accordingly | therefore concluded, therefore it follows, therefore we can, therefore you should, therefore the result |
| Antônimos | inappropriately, improperly, unsuitably, contrarily | however, nevertheless, nonetheless |
| Erros comuns | Using 'accordingly' in informal situations where simpler words would be better., Confusing 'accordingly' with 'according to', which has a different meaning., Omitting the necessary context before using 'accordingly'. | 'Therefore' is sometimes confused with 'therefor', which has a different meaning., Learners may use 'therefore' to start a sentence in informal contexts, which can sound awkward., 'Therefore' may be incorrectly placed in a sentence away from the cause or condition. |
| Notas de uso | Use 'accordingly' to show a result based on a previous statement. It's often found in written English and formal contexts but can also be used in speech. | Use 'therefore' to connect ideas in formal writing or speech. It’s less common in everyday conversation and can sound stiff. Avoid it in casual contexts. |
Perguntas frequentes: Accordingly vs Therefore
Qual é a diferença entre Accordingly e Therefore?
Accordingly: In a way that is suitable or appropriate based on something else. Therefore: For that reason; as a result.
Qual é mais formal: Accordingly e Therefore?
Therefore é a mais formal entre elas.
Qual é mais comum: Accordingly e Therefore?
Therefore é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.
Accordingly e Therefore estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Accordingly: C1, Therefore: B1 na escala CEFR.
Posso usar Accordingly e Therefore de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Accordingly e Therefore são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.