Assumption vs Premise

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

Assumption

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun

Premise

Top 2000 (comum)C1noun
 AssumptionPremise
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/əˈsʌmpʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈsʌmpʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈpremɪs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈpremɪs/"]/
SignificadoSomething you think is true without proof.The basic idea or theory that something is based on.
ExemploHer assumption that everyone would agree was proven wrong.the **basic premise** of her argument
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB2C1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesbasic, fundamental, key, number, series, set, make, base something on, start from, underlie something, underpin something, on the assumption that, assumption aboutbasic premise, central premise, logical premise, premise statement, premise argument
Antônimosfact, certainty, truthconclusion, result, outcome
Erros comunsConfusing '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'.Confusing 'premise' with 'premises', which refers to a building or property., Using 'premise' as a verb; it is only a noun., Misinterpreting its meaning to be 'conclusion', whereas it refers to an assumption.
Notas de usoUse '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.Often used in arguments or discussions to refer to an underlying assumption or belief. More common in formal writing or debates; less common in casual conversations.

Perguntas frequentes: Assumption vs Premise

Qual é a diferença entre Assumption e Premise?

Assumption: Something you think is true without proof. Premise: The basic idea or theory that something is based on.

Qual é mais avançada: Assumption e Premise?

Premise é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.

Assumption e Premise estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Assumption: B2, Premise: C1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Assumption e Premise?

Assumption: noun, Premise: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Assumption: Her assumption that everyone would agree was proven wrong. Premise: the **basic premise** of her argument

Posso usar Assumption e Premise de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Assumption e Premise 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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