Cool MateImply vs Mean
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Imply
Top 2000 (comum)B2verb
Mean
Top 1000 (muito comum)A1verb
Mais comum: Mean
| Imply | Mean | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪmˈplaɪ/","/ɪmˈplaɪz/","/ɪmˈplaɪd/","/ɪmˈplaɪɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪmˈplaɪ/","/ɪmˈplaɪz/","/ɪmˈplaɪd/","/ɪmˈplaɪɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/miːn/","/miːnz/","/ment/","/ˈmiːnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/miːn/","/miːnz/","/ment/","/ˈmiːnɪŋ/"]/ |
| Significado | To suggest something without saying it directly. | unpleasant or cruel; unkind. |
| Exemplo | The teacher did not say it directly, but she seemed to imply that there would be a test next week. | What does this word mean in English? |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | B2 | A1 |
| Classe gramatical | verb | verb |
| Colocações | clearly, heavily, strongly, seem to, intend to, mean to, express or implied, real or implied, clearly, heavily, strongly, seem to, intend to, mean to, express or implied, real or implied | mean attitude, mean comments, mean person, mean joke |
| Antônimos | state, declare, express | kind, generous, nice |
| Erros comuns | 'Imply' is often confused with 'infer' — remember, you imply something while someone else infers it., Some learners use 'imply' without an object, which is incorrect., Mixing up the uses of 'suggest' and 'imply' can lead to misunderstandings. | Confused with 'mean' as in average or mathematical average., Misused as an adjective without an object (e.g., 'She is mean' usually needs context)., Overused to describe minor annoyances rather than significant unkindness. |
| Notas de uso | Use 'imply' when you want to indicate something indirectly. It’s more appropriate in formal writing and discussions. Avoid using it in very casual contexts. | Use 'mean' when describing someone's unkind behavior. It is neutral but can be perceived as informal in some contexts. Avoid using it in formal settings or when discussing intentions. |
Perguntas frequentes: Imply vs Mean
Qual é a diferença entre Imply e Mean?
Imply: To suggest something without saying it directly. Mean: unpleasant or cruel; unkind.
Qual é mais comum: Imply e Mean?
Mean é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.
Qual é mais avançada: Imply e Mean?
Imply é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.
Imply e Mean estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Imply: B2, Mean: A1 na escala CEFR.
Que classe gramatical são Imply e Mean?
Imply: verb, Mean: verb.
Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?
Imply: The teacher did not say it directly, but she seemed to imply that there would be a test next week. Mean: What does this word mean in English?
Posso usar Imply e Mean de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Imply e Mean 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.