Assumption vs Expectation

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Assumption

Top 2000 (comum) B2 noun

Expectation

Top 2000 (comum) B2 noun

	Assumption	Expectation
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/əˈsʌmpʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əˈsʌmpʃn/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/"]/
Significado	Something you think is true without proof.	A belief about what will happen in the future.
Exemplo	Her assumption that everyone would agree was proven wrong.	The expectation of success can motivate people to work harder.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	B2	B2
Classe gramatical	noun	noun
Colocações	basic, fundamental, key, number, series, set, make, base something on, start from, underlie something, underpin something, on the assumption that, assumption about	big, great, high, have, hold, establish, grow, rise, change, above expectation, against expectation, contrary to expectation, have every expectation, in line with expectations, big, great, high, have, hold, establish, grow, rise, change, above expectation, against expectation, contrary to expectation, have every expectation, in line with expectations, big, great, high, have, hold, establish, grow, rise, change, above expectation, against expectation, contrary to expectation, have every expectation, in line with expectations
Antônimos	fact, certainty, truth	disappointment, doubt, uncertainty
Erros comuns	Confusing 'assumption' with 'presumption', which has slightly different legal meanings., Using it without a specific subject ('the assumption of...'), Mispronouncing it as 'assumpt-tion' instead of 'assump-tion'.	Confused with 'expectation' vs 'expectations' when referring to multiple beliefs., Using it incorrectly as a verb instead of a noun., Overusing in informal situations where simple terms like 'hope' might be better.
Notas de uso	Use 'assumption' when discussing beliefs or ideas that are taken for granted. It is appropriate in both written and spoken contexts, especially in discussions related to reasoning or theories. Avoid using it in very casual conversations.	Typically used in both spoken and written English. Use in formal contexts, such as business or academic writing, when discussing predictions or assumptions. Avoid in casual conversation unless referring to personal hopes.

Perguntas frequentes: Assumption vs Expectation

Qual é a diferença entre Assumption e Expectation?

Assumption: Something you think is true without proof. Expectation: A belief about what will happen in the future.

Assumption e Expectation estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Assumption: B2, Expectation: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Assumption e Expectation?

Assumption: noun, Expectation: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Assumption: Her assumption that everyone would agree was proven wrong. Expectation: The expectation of success can motivate people to work harder.

Posso usar Assumption e Expectation de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Assumption e Expectation 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.