Indeed vs Of course

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

Indeed

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Of course

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 IndeedOf course
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈdiːd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈdiːd/"]/🇬🇧 //əv kɔːs//🇺🇸 //əv kɔrs//
SignificadoYes, really; for sure.Definitely, it's obvious.
ExemploIndeed, the project is going much better than we expected.Are you joining us for dinner tonight? Of course!
RegistroNeutroNeutro
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Nível CEFRB1-
Classe gramaticaladverb
Colocaçõesindeed true, indeed a fact, as you said, indeedof course not, of course yes, of course you can, of course it is
Antônimosdisregarding, neglecting-
Erros comunsUsing 'indeed' in extremely casual texts, where 'yes' would be more appropriate., Confusing 'indeed' with 'instead' — they have different meanings., Placing 'indeed' too far from what it modifies, making it unclear.Using it in formal writing where a different expression is needed., Confusing it with other affirmations like 'certainly' or 'definitely'.
Notas de usoUsed to confirm something previously mentioned. Normal in both spoken and written English, but less common in very casual conversations.Used in informal and formal situations to affirm something obvious. Avoid in highly formal writing.

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Perguntas frequentes: Indeed vs Of course

Qual é a diferença entre Indeed e Of course?

Indeed: Yes, really; for sure. Of course: Definitely, it's obvious.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Indeed: Indeed, the project is going much better than we expected. Of course: Are you joining us for dinner tonight? Of course!

Posso usar Indeed e Of course de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Indeed e Of course 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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