Cause vs Factor vs Reason vs Source vs Stimulus

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

Cause

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 noun

Factor

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 noun

Reason

Top 1000 (muito comum) A1 noun

Source

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 noun

Stimulus

Top 2000 (comum) C1 noun

	Cause	Factor	Reason	Source	Stimulus
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/kɔːz/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kɔːz/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈfæktə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈfæktər/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈriːzn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈriːzn/"]/	🇬🇧 //sɔːs// 🇺🇸 //sɔrs//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈstɪmjələs/","/ˈstɪmjəlaɪ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈstɪmjələs/","/ˈstɪmjəlaɪ/"]/
Significado	The reason something happens.	One of the parts that helps to make something happen.	An explanation or cause for something.	The place where something comes from.	Something that causes a reaction or change.
Exemplo	The cause of the accident was a flat tire.	One important factor to consider when making a decision is the cost.	The reason I am late is because of traffic.	The source of the river is located in the mountains.	The bright light served as a stimulus that caused the plant to grow towards it.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	A2	A2	A1	A2	C1
Classe gramatical	noun	noun	noun	noun	noun
Colocações	real, root, true, determine, discover, find, be, lie in something, remain, cause of, cause and effect, the cause of death, due to natural causes, good, great, real, have, find, give (somebody), cause for, cause for concern, with good cause, without good cause, deserving, good, just, advance, champion, embrace, for the cause of, in the cause of, in a/​the cause, (all) for a good cause, (all) in a good cause	big, important, main, consider, take into account, identify, be involved, operate, affect something, factor behind, factor in, a combination, number, variety, etc. of factors	cogent, good, sound, be aware of, see, have, by reason of, for a/​the reason, for reason of, all the more reason, all sorts of reasons, every reason, cogent, good, sound, be aware of, see, have, by reason of, for a/​the reason, for reason of, all the more reason, all sorts of reasons, every reason, human, lose, be open to, listen to, beyond reason, within reason, an appeal to reason, faculty of reason, sense of reason, human, lose, be open to, listen to, beyond reason, within reason, an appeal to reason, faculty of reason, sense of reason	source of information, primary source, data source	great, major, powerful, act as, give, provide, come from something, bill, package, plan, stimulus for, stimulus to, a response to a stimulus, great, major, powerful, act as, give, provide, come from something, bill, package, plan, stimulus for, stimulus to, a response to a stimulus
Antônimos	effect, result	result, outcome	cause, consequence	destination, result	inhibition, restraint
Erros comuns	Confusing 'cause' with 'because' in sentences., Using 'caused' incorrectly when the present form 'cause' is needed., Incorrectly using 'cause' as a noun instead of a verb.	Confused with 'factor' as a verb vs. noun., Using 'fact' instead of 'factor'., Pluralizing incorrectly as 'factorses'.	Confused with 'rationale' — 'reason' is broader., Using 'reason' without 'for' — remember to include it when explaining cause., Mispronouncing as 'ree-zen' instead of 'ree-zon'.	Confused with 'resource' which refers to a supply or support., Used incorrectly as a verb; 'source' is only a noun in this context.	Confused with 'stimulation', which refers more to the act of exciting or invigorating., Mistakenly pluralized as 'stimuli' in informal contexts., Used incorrectly as a verb; 'stimulate' is the verb form.
Notas de uso	Use 'cause' in standard writing and conversation. In formal contexts, you might use 'cause' less frequently, opting for 'cause' instead. Avoid using it in very casual or children's language.	Use 'factor' in both academic and everyday contexts when discussing influences or components. It's appropriate in formal writing and discussions but less common in casual speech.	Used in both formal and informal contexts. In formal writing, it often appears in discussions and academic papers. In conversational settings, it's common to ask for someone's reason behind their choices.	Used in both formal and informal contexts; can refer to information, origins, or places.	Commonly used in science and psychology to describe factors that lead to responses. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing specific studies or theories.

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Perguntas frequentes: Cause vs Factor vs Reason vs Source vs Stimulus

Qual é a diferença entre Cause, Factor, Reason, Source e Stimulus?

Cause: The reason something happens. Factor: One of the parts that helps to make something happen. Reason: An explanation or cause for something. Source: The place where something comes from. Stimulus: Something that causes a reaction or change.

Qual é mais avançada: Cause, Factor, Reason, Source e Stimulus?

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

Cause, Factor, Reason, Source e Stimulus estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Cause: A2, Factor: A2, Reason: A1, Source: A2, Stimulus: C1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Cause, Factor, Reason, Source e Stimulus?

Cause: noun, Factor: noun, Reason: noun, Source: noun, Stimulus: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Cause: The cause of the accident was a flat tire. Factor: One important factor to consider when making a decision is the cost. Reason: The reason I am late is because of traffic. Source: The source of the river is located in the mountains. Stimulus: The bright light served as a stimulus that caused the plant to grow towards it.

Posso usar Cause, Factor, Reason, Source e Stimulus de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Cause, Factor, Reason, Source e Stimulus 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.