I don't think so vs Not that I know of
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
I don't think so
Top 2000 (comum)
Not that I know of
Top 5000 (bastante comum)
Mais comum: I don't think so
| I don't think so | Not that I know of | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 //aɪ dəʊnt θɪŋk səʊ//🇺🇸 //aɪ doʊnt θɪŋk soʊ// | 🇬🇧 //nɒt ðæt aɪ nəʊ ɒv//🇺🇸 //nɑt ðæt aɪ noʊ ʌv// |
| Significado | I disagree with that idea. | I don't have that information. |
| Exemplo | Do you think we should cancel the trip? | Is there a new project starting next month? Not that I know of. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 5000 (bastante comum) |
| Colocações | I don’t think so, I don’t believe so, I don’t feel that way | not that I know of, as far as I know, to my knowledge |
| Antônimos | I think so, Yes, Definitely | - |
| Erros comuns | Using it too aggressively in a polite conversation., Confusing it with 'I think not' which is more formal., Forgetting to tone down the response in sensitive discussions. | Using it in a context where certainty is required., Confusing it with 'not to my knowledge' as it feels less formal., Neglecting to use it when unsure if something is true. |
| Notas de uso | Use this phrase in discussions to express your disagreement. It's neutral and can fit various contexts, but avoid in very formal settings. | Use this phrase when responding to questions about information you are uncertain about. It’s polite and straightforward, suitable for both formal and casual contexts. |
Perguntas frequentes: I don't think so vs Not that I know of
Qual é a diferença entre I don't think so e Not that I know of?
I don't think so: I disagree with that idea. Not that I know of: I don't have that information.
Qual é mais comum: I don't think so e Not that I know of?
I don't think so é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.
Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?
I don't think so: Do you think we should cancel the trip? Not that I know of: Is there a new project starting next month? Not that I know of.
Posso usar I don't think so e Not that I know of de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. I don't think so e Not that I know of 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.