Cause vs Source

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

Cause

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Source

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
 CauseSource
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/kɔːz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kɔːz/"]/🇬🇧 //sɔːs//🇺🇸 //sɔrs//
SignificadoThe reason something happens.The place where something comes from.
ExemploThe cause of the accident was a flat tire.The source of the river is located in the mountains.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA2A2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesreal, 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 causesource of information, primary source, data source
Antônimoseffect, resultdestination, result
Erros comunsConfusing '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 'resource' which refers to a supply or support., Used incorrectly as a verb; 'source' is only a noun in this context.
Notas de usoUse '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.Used in both formal and informal contexts; can refer to information, origins, or places.

Perguntas frequentes: Cause vs Source

Qual é a diferença entre Cause e Source?

Cause: The reason something happens. Source: The place where something comes from.

Cause e Source estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Cause: A2, Source: A2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Cause e Source?

Cause: noun, Source: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Cause: The cause of the accident was a flat tire. Source: The source of the river is located in the mountains.

Posso usar Cause e Source de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Cause e Source 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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