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A1 · Thinking & opinions
A1 · Pensamento e opiniões
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to examine people or things to see how they are similar and how they are different
Once the customer compared the two products, her choice was easy.
Uma vez que a cliente comparou os dois produtos, a escolha dela foi fácil.
The price for this brand is high compared to the other brands on the market
SinônimoscollatecontrastweighequatedifferentiaterelatebalancematchAntônimoscontrastdifferdetachignoredisregardseparatelembrar
to have or keep an image in your memory of an event, a person, a place, etc. from the past
I will remember the combination to the safe without writing it down
Eu vou lembrar a combinação do cofre sem anotá-la.
I remembered the delivery clerk's name as soon as I got off the phone
Sinônimosrecallrecollectretainmemorizebring to mindAntônimosforgetdisrememberoverlookignoreesquecer
to not remember to do something that you ought to do, or to bring or buy something that you ought to bring or buy
The waiter forgot to bring the rolls, annoying the customer
O garçom esqueceu de trazer os pães, irritando o cliente.
Don't forget to tell your friends what a great meal you had tonight
Sinônimosoverlookneglectomitdisrememberleave behindAntônimosrememberrecallrecollectbear in mindpreferir
to like one thing or person better than another; to choose one thing rather than something else because you like it better
Ms. Lanet prefers to get a seat near the aisle when she attends a concert
A Sra. Lanet prefere conseguir um lugar perto do corredor quando ela vai a um concerto.
He preferred contemporary music to any other type
Sinônimosfavorlike betterwould ratherchooseopt forAntônimosdislikehaterejectdeclinerazão
a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done
There is every reason to believe that Beethoven will still be popular in the next century
Há todas as razões para acreditar que Beethoven ainda será popular no próximo século.
We'll never understand the reason why some music is popular and some is not
SinônimoscausemotivegroundbasisexplanationjustificationAntônimosresulteffectconsequenceoutcomeescolher
to decide which thing or person you want out of the ones that are available
Alan chooses to read The New York Times over the Wall Street Journal
Alan escolhe ler o The New York Times em vez do The Wall Street Journal.
I did not choose that candidate to be the editor of our student newspaper
SinônimosselectpickoptelectpreferAntônimosrejectrefusedeclinedisregardresultado
a thing that is caused or produced because of something else
The scientific results prove that the new procedure is not significantly safer than the traditional one
Os resultados científicos provam que o novo procedimento não é significativamente mais seguro do que o tradicional.
Your lab results won't be ready for hours
SinônimosoutcomeconsequenceeffectproductconclusionAntônimoscausesourceoriginbeginningentender
to know or realize the meaning of words, a language, what somebody says, etc.
I'm not sure that I understand. Go over it again.
Não tenho certeza se entendo. Repita.
I don't want you doing that again. Do you understand?
SinônimoscomprehendgraspperceiveknowappreciaterealizeAntônimosmisunderstandmisinterpretconfusedoubtdisbelievefato
a thing that is known to be true, especially when it can be proved
Despite the fact that she was wearing a seat belt, she was thrown sharply forward.
Apesar do fato de ela estar usando o cinto de segurança, ela foi jogada bruscamente para frente.
Due to the fact that they did not read English, the prisoners were unaware of what they were signing.
SinônimosrealitytruthcertaintyevidenceactualityAntônimosfictionfalsehoodlieuntruthfantasyprovavelmente
used to say that something is likely to happen or to be true
The decision to set up a new company is probably his most risky decision.
A decisão de criar uma nova empresa é provavelmente a sua decisão mais arriscada.
It was the best known and probably the most popular of her songs.
SinônimoslikelypossiblypresumablyperhapsmaybeconceivablydoubtlessAntônimoscertainlydefinitelysurelyundoubtedlyargumento, ponto
a thing that somebody says or writes giving their opinion or stating a fact
That's a good point; I hadn't thought about it that way.
Esse é um bom argumento; eu não tinha pensado dessa forma.
SinônimosargumentideapurposeviewaspectissuedetailreasonAntônimosirrelevanceinsignificanceaimlessnessmeaninglessnessconcordar
to have the same opinion as somebody; to say that you have the same opinion
I agree with you about the new school rules.
Concordo com você sobre as novas regras da escola.
SinônimosconcurassentconsentaccedeacceptsettleconfirmAntônimosdisagreedissentobjectrefusedeclineopposeconselho
an opinion or a suggestion about what somebody should do in a particular situation
Steven gave me some good advice.
Steven me deu alguns bons conselhos.
Ask your teacher 's advice / Ask your teacher for advice on how to prepare for the exam.
SinônimosguidancecounselrecommendationsuggestionopinioninputdirectionAntônimosdeterrentwarningdissuasionacreditar
to feel certain that something is true or that somebody is telling you the truth
Believe me, she's not right for you.
Acredite em mim, ela não é certa para você.
The man claimed to be a social worker and the old woman believed him.
Sinônimostrustacceptcredithave faiththinksupposeAntônimosdoubtdisbelievedistrustquestionrejectimaginar
to form a picture in your mind of what something might be like
He imagined walking into the office and handing in his resignation.
Ele imaginou entrar no escritório e entregar seu pedido de demissão.
Can you imagine what it must be like to lose your job after 20 years?
SinônimosenvisionpictureconceivevisualizedreamfantasizesupposeassumeAntônimosknowproverealizeascertainverifydemonstratetalvez
used when you are not certain that something will happen or that something is true or is a correct number
Maybe he'll come, maybe he won't.
Talvez ele venha, talvez não.
We go there maybe once or twice a month.
SinônimosperhapspossiblyconceivablyperchancemayhapAntônimoscertainlydefinitelysurelycertainabsolutelyopinião
your feelings or thoughts about somebody/something, rather than a fact
In my opinion, you should change your hairstyle.
Na minha opinião, você deveria mudar o seu penteado.
Everyone had an opinion on the subject.
SinônimosviewbeliefjudgmentthoughtperspectiveassessmentAntônimosfacttruthcertaintyproofknowledgedecidir
to think carefully about the different possibilities that are available and choose one of them
We've decided not to go away after all.
Afinal, decidimos não ir.
It was decided (that) the school should purchase new software.
SinônimosdetermineresolvechoosesettleoptAntônimoshesitatewaverdoubtvacillateadivinhar
to try and give an answer or make a judgement about something without being sure of all the facts
I didn't know the answer, so I had to guess.
Eu não sabia a resposta, então tive que adivinhar.
Can you guess where I've been?
SinônimosestimateconjecturespeculatesurmisehypothesizededuceAntônimosknowascertaindeterminecalculateprovesaber/conhecer
to have information in your mind as a result of experience or because you have learned or been told it
I know of at least two people who did the same thing.
Eu conheço pelo menos duas pessoas que fizeram a mesma coisa.
I knew where he was hiding.
Sinônimosunderstandrecognizecomprehendperceivebe awarebe familiar withAntônimosmisunderstandignoreoverlookbe ignorantdoubtpensar
to have a particular idea or opinion about something/somebody; to believe something
‘Will we make it in time?’ ‘I think so.’
‘Chegaremos a tempo?’ ‘Acho que sim.’
Am I right in thinking that you used to live here?
SinônimosbelieveconsidersupposeimaginereckondeemjudgeassumeAntônimosknowprovedisbelievedoubtquestiondismissignoreproblema
a thing that is difficult to deal with or to understand
The problem first arose in 2008.
O problema surgiu pela primeira vez em 2008.
Let me know if you have any problems.
SinônimosissuedifficultychallengetroublepredicamentdilemmacomplicationAntônimossolutionresolutionansweradvantagebenefitease
