Suppose vs What if

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

Suppose

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What if

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 SupposeWhat if
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/səˈpəʊz/","/səˈpəʊzɪz/","/səˈpəʊzd/","/səˈpəʊzɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/səˈpəʊz/","/səˈpəʊzɪz/","/səˈpəʊzd/","/səˈpəʊzɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 //wɒt ɪf//🇺🇸 //wɑt ɪf//
Significadoto think something is true, especially for planning.a way to ask about possibilities or alternatives
ExemploSuppose we leave early, we might avoid traffic.What if we try a different approach?
RegistroNeutroNeutro
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Nível CEFRA2-
Classe gramaticalverb
Colocaçõesmistakenly, wrongly, commonly, be plausible to, be reasonable to, be absurd to, reason to suppose somethingwhat if scenario, ask what if, think what if
Antônimosdisbelieve, doubt, rejectdefinitely, certainly, indeed, for sure
Erros comunsConfused with 'suppose' vs 'supposed' — don't use them interchangeably., Using 'suppose' in a command form improperly., Mistakenly using 'suppose' with a noun instead of a clause.Use 'what ifs' incorrectly as a noun., Confuse 'what if' with 'if only'., 'What if' followed by a question mark is unnecessary.
Notas de usoTypically used in situations where you're making assumptions or predictions. It's less appropriate in formal writing. In casual talks, it can indicate uncertainty.Use 'what if' to propose questions about potential scenarios. It's common in discussions and brainstorming, but avoid in formal writing.

Perguntas frequentes: Suppose vs What if

Qual é a diferença entre Suppose e What if?

Suppose: to think something is true, especially for planning. What if: a way to ask about possibilities or alternatives

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Suppose: Suppose we leave early, we might avoid traffic. What if: What if we try a different approach?

Posso usar Suppose e What if de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Suppose e What if 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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