Cause против Factor против Motive против Source против Stimulus

Когда что использовать в английском, со значением, регистром и примерами.

Cause

Топ 1000 (очень частое) A2 noun

Factor

Топ 1000 (очень частое) A2 noun

Motive

Топ 1000 (очень частое) C1 noun

Source

Топ 1000 (очень частое) A2 noun

Stimulus

Топ 2000 (частое) C1 noun

	Cause	Factor	Motive	Source	Stimulus
Произношение	🇬🇧 /["/kɔːz/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kɔːz/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈfæktə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈfæktər/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈməʊtɪv/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈməʊtɪv/"]/	🇬🇧 //sɔːs// 🇺🇸 //sɔrs//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈstɪmjələs/","/ˈstɪmjəlaɪ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈstɪmjələs/","/ˈstɪmjəlaɪ/"]/
Значение	Причина, по которой что-то происходит. The reason something happens.	One of the parts that helps to make something happen. One of the parts that helps to make something happen.	Причина, по которой кто-то что-то делает. The reason someone does something.	Место, откуда что-то берется. The place where something comes from.	Что-то, что вызывает реакцию или изменение. Something that causes a reaction or change.
Пример	The cause of the accident was a flat tire.	One important factor to consider when making a decision is the cost.	The detective was trying to find the motive behind the crime.	The source of the river is located in the mountains.	The bright light served as a stimulus that caused the plant to grow towards it.
Регистр	Нейтральное	Нейтральное	Нейтральное	Нейтральное	Нейтральное
Насколько частое	Топ 1000 (очень частое)	Топ 1000 (очень частое)	Топ 1000 (очень частое)	Топ 1000 (очень частое)	Топ 2000 (частое)
Уровень CEFR	A2	A2	C1	A2	C1
Часть речи	noun	noun	noun	noun	noun
Сочетания	real, 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 cause	big, important, main, consider, take into account, identify, be involved, operate, affect something, factor behind, factor in, a combination, number, variety, etc. of factors	hidden, ulterior, good, be inspired by, have, establish, drive somebody/​something, motive in, motive behind, motive for, a variety of motives	source of information, primary source, data source	great, major, powerful, act as, give, provide, come from something, bill, package, plan, stimulus for, stimulus to, a response to a stimulus, great, major, powerful, act as, give, provide, come from something, bill, package, plan, stimulus for, stimulus to, a response to a stimulus
Антонимы	effect, result	result, outcome	apathy, indifference	destination, result	inhibition, restraint
Частые ошибки	Confusing '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 'factor' as a verb vs. noun., Using 'fact' instead of 'factor'., Pluralizing incorrectly as 'factorses'.	Confused with 'motive' vs 'motif' (artistic theme), Using 'motive' for general causes instead of specific reasons, Incorrectly pluralizing as 'motives' when referring to a singular reason	Confused with 'resource' which refers to a supply or support., Used incorrectly as a verb; 'source' is only a noun in this context.	Confused with 'stimulation', which refers more to the act of exciting or invigorating., Mistakenly pluralized as 'stimuli' in informal contexts., Used incorrectly as a verb; 'stimulate' is the verb form.
Заметки по употреблению	Слово 'cause' используется в стандартной письменной и устной речи. В формальных контекстах его можно использовать реже, предпочитая 'причина'. Избегайте использования в очень неформальной речи или детском языке. Use '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.	Use 'factor' in both academic and everyday contexts when discussing influences or components. It's appropriate in formal writing and discussions but less common in casual speech. Use 'factor' in both academic and everyday contexts when discussing influences or components. It's appropriate in formal writing and discussions but less common in casual speech.	Используется как в формальной, так и в неформальной обстановке. Часто встречается при обсуждении причин поступков, но избегайте в непринужденных разговорах, если только вы не обсуждаете мотивы серьезно. Used in both formal and informal settings. Common in discussions about reasons behind actions, but avoid in casual conversations unless discussing motivations seriously.	Используется как в формальном, так и в неформальном контексте; может относиться к информации, происхождению или местам. Used in both formal and informal contexts; can refer to information, origins, or places.	Часто используется в науке и психологии для описания факторов, приводящих к ответам. Избегайте в повседневных разговорах, если только не обсуждаете конкретные исследования или теории. Commonly used in science and psychology to describe factors that lead to responses. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing specific studies or theories.

Посмотри в реальных клипах

The Pitt › S1 E1

It can cause heart problems.

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

For whose cause?

Succession › S1 E1

"Cause it was raining and I didn't want to, um...

The Pitt › S1 E1

It can cause heart problems.

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

For whose cause?

Cause

TARS, factor an orbit of Gargantua.

Top Gear › S1 E1

it's an X factor.

If I'm curt with you, it's because time is a factor.

TARS, factor an orbit of Gargantua.

Top Gear › S1 E1

it's an X factor.

Factor

...but it's not the source.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

Every known source of superpower, thrown in a blender.

...but it's not the source.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

Every known source of superpower, thrown in a blender.

Source

Частые вопросы: Cause против Factor против Motive против Source против Stimulus

В чём разница между Cause, Factor, Motive, Source и Stimulus?

Cause: The reason something happens. Factor: One of the parts that helps to make something happen. Motive: The reason someone does something. Source: The place where something comes from. Stimulus: Something that causes a reaction or change.

У Cause, Factor, Motive, Source и Stimulus одинаковый уровень CEFR?

Cause: A2, Factor: A2, Motive: C1, Source: A2, Stimulus: C1 по шкале CEFR.

Какая часть речи у Cause, Factor, Motive, Source и Stimulus?

Cause: noun, Factor: noun, Motive: noun, Source: noun, Stimulus: noun.

Можно показать пример каждого?

Cause: The cause of the accident was a flat tire. Factor: One important factor to consider when making a decision is the cost. Motive: The detective was trying to find the motive behind the crime. Source: The source of the river is located in the mountains. Stimulus: The bright light served as a stimulus that caused the plant to grow towards it.

Можно ли использовать Cause, Factor, Motive, Source и Stimulus взаимозаменяемо?

Не всегда. Cause, Factor, Motive, Source и Stimulus близки и иногда пересекаются, но различаются по регистру, частоте и употреблению, поэтому замена одного другим может изменить смысл или тон. Стоит свериться с различиями выше, прежде чем заменять.