And that means vs So

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And that means

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So

Bloco de alta frequênciaA1adverb
Mais comum: So
 And that meansSo
Pronúncia🇬🇧 //ænd ðæt miːnz//🇺🇸 //ænd ðæt minz//🇬🇧 /["/səʊ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/səʊ/"]/
SignificadoThis shows that something is true or important.used to say that something is true or to show a result
ExemploWe completed the project ahead of schedule, and that means we can take on more work.She was tired, so she went to bed early.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Bloco de alta frequência
Nível CEFR-A1
Classe gramaticaladverb
Colocaçõesand that means a lot, and that means trouble, and that means success, and that means you're right, and that means resourcesso happy, so much, so good, so far, so fast
Antônimos-not
Erros comunsOmitting 'that' when it's needed for clarity., Using in overly complex sentences where simpler expression is better., Misplacing it in a sentence, which can confuse the meaning.Confused with 'very' — 'so' indicates a result rather than degree., 'So' used incorrectly at the beginning of formal sentences., Overusing 'so' in formal writing, making the text less precise.
Notas de usoUse in both spoken and written contexts to emphasize significance. It's commonly used in informal discussions and formal arguments.Used to connect sentences, showing cause and effect. In informal contexts, it can start statements or express agreement but may be considered vague in formal writing.

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And that means

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Qual é a diferença entre And that means e So?

And that means: This shows that something is true or important. So: used to say that something is true or to show a result

Qual é mais comum: And that means e So?

So é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

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And that means: We completed the project ahead of schedule, and that means we can take on more work. So: She was tired, so she went to bed early.

Posso usar And that means e So de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. And that means e So 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.

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