Clues против Evidence против Hint против Signal против Suggestion

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

Clues

Топ 2000 (частое)

Evidence

Топ 1000 (очень частое) A2 noun

Hint

Топ 2000 (частое) C1 noun

Signal

Топ 1000 (очень частое) B1 noun

Suggestion

Топ 2000 (частое) A2 noun

	Clues	Evidence	Hint	Signal	Suggestion
Произношение	🇬🇧 //kluːz// 🇺🇸 //kluːz//	🇬🇧 //ˈɛvɪdəns// 🇺🇸 //ˈɛvɪdəns//	🇬🇧 /["/hɪnt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/hɪnt/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈsɪɡnəl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈsɪɡnəl/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/səˈdʒestʃən/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/səˈdʒestʃən//səɡˈdʒestʃən/"]/
Значение	Hints that help you solve a problem or mystery.	Доказательство или информация, показывающая, что что-то является правдой. Proof or information that shows something is true.	Маленькая подсказка или кусочек информации. A small clue or piece of information.	Знак или сообщение, которое что-то сообщает кому-то. A sign or message that tells someone something.	Идея, которую вы даете кому-то о том, что он мог бы сделать. An idea that you give to someone about what they could do.
Пример	The detective found several useful clues at the scene of the crime.	The detective found important evidence at the crime scene.	She gave me a subtle hint about the surprise party.	The radio signal was weak, making it difficult to hear the news.	I have a suggestion for our next project that I believe will improve our results.
Регистр	Нейтральное	Нейтральное	Нейтральное	Нейтральное	Нейтральное
Насколько частое	Топ 2000 (частое)	Топ 1000 (очень частое)	Топ 2000 (частое)	Топ 1000 (очень частое)	Топ 2000 (частое)
Уровень CEFR	-	A2	C1	B1	A2
Часть речи		noun	noun	noun	noun
Сочетания	give clues, follow clues, find clues, provide clues, search for clues	provide evidence, gather evidence, in court as evidence	big, broad, clear, drop, give (somebody), catch, hint about, hint from, hint to, big, broad, clear, drop, give (somebody), catch, hint about, hint from, hint to, strong, barest, faint, detect, notice, sense, hint of, at the first hint of something, handy, helpful, practical, give (somebody), offer (somebody), hint about, hint on	clear, unmistakable, agreed, give (somebody), make, send, come from something, indicate something, at a signal, on a signal, signal for, railroad, railway, traffic, operate, be on red/​green, be red/​green, fail, box, failure, faint, weak, strong, carry, pass, relay, travel, fade, intensity, strength, signal from, signal to, clear, unmistakable, agreed, give (somebody), make, send, come from something, indicate something, at a signal, on a signal, signal for	constructive, excellent, good, have, come up with, give somebody, box, at the suggestion of, suggestion about, suggestion as to, amid suggestions that…, be open to suggestion, be open to suggestions, constructive, excellent, good, have, come up with, give somebody, box, at the suggestion of, suggestion about, suggestion as to, amid suggestions that…, be open to suggestion, be open to suggestions, implicit, hypnotic, by suggestion, through suggestion, the power of suggestion, faint, mere, slightest, carry, have, at the suggestion of, suggestion of
Антонимы	obscurity, mystery	doubt, disbelief, uncertainty	guess, certainty, statement	noise, silence	disapproval, rejection
Частые ошибки	Confusing 'clue' as singular with 'clues' as plural., Using 'clues' in non-mystery contexts without proper explanation., Mixing 'clue' with unrelated terms like evidence.	Confusing 'evidence' with 'advise' which has a different meaning., Using 'evidences' as a plural form, which is incorrect., Mixing up 'evidence' with 'evidence of' when describing specific proof.	Confused with 'hint' as a noun and a verb., Using 'hint' in formal contexts where a clearer statement is better., Forgetting to use 'at' or 'about' after 'hint'.	Confused with 'sign' — remember 'signal' is an act of sending a message., Using the wrong preposition, e.g., 'signal to' instead of 'signal for'., Mispronunciation, often saying 'sig-nal' instead of 'sig-nuhl'.	Using 'suggestion' when a more forceful term like 'order' is needed., Confusing 'suggestion' with 'suggestive,' which has a different meaning., Saying 'give a suggestion' instead of 'make a suggestion.'
Заметки по употреблению	Use 'clues' in contexts like solving puzzles or mysteries. Avoid in formal writing without proper context.	Используется в формальных контекстах, таких как суд или исследования. Избегайте в повседневных разговорах, если только речь не идет конкретно о доказательствах. Used in formal contexts like court or research. Avoid in casual conversations unless specifically discussing proof.	Используйте 'hint', когда косвенно что-то предлагаете. В письменной речи это более формально, а в разговоре — более непринужденно. Избегайте использования в ситуациях, требующих прямого общения. Use 'hint' when suggesting something indirectly. It's more formal in writing and more casual in conversation. Avoid using it in situations that require direct communication.	Часто используется как в формальных, так и в неформальных контекстах. В технических условиях может относиться к электромагнитным сигналам или связи. Избегайте в очень непринужденных разговорах. Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. In technical settings, it may refer to electromagnetic signals or communication. Avoid in very casual conversations.	Слово 'suggestion' уместно как в неформальной, так и в формальной обстановке. Оно подходит, когда вы даете совет или предлагаете идеи, но его следует избегать в ситуациях, требующих прямых команд или инструкций. Use 'suggestion' in both casual and formal contexts. It’s appropriate when offering advice or ideas but should be avoided in situations requiring direct commands or instructions.

Посмотри в реальных клипах

And they don't have a clue

Avengers › Avengers Endgame

Did he give you any clues, any coordinates, anything?

And they don't have a clue

Avengers › Avengers Endgame

Did he give you any clues, any coordinates, anything?

Clues

The Queen Gambit › S1 E1

There's no evidence against you!

The gentleman has a right to see exhibits in evidence.

Breaking Bad › S1 E7

Without a modicum of evidence, illegally detained

The Queen Gambit › S1 E1

There's no evidence against you!

The gentleman has a right to see exhibits in evidence.

Evidence

House Of Cards › S1 E1

A hint.

Hint

then they could send out a signal, bed down for the long nap,

How I Met Your Mother › S1 E1

- Did Marshall give me the signal? - No!

Tank, we'll need a signal soon.

then they could send out a signal, bed down for the long nap,

How I Met Your Mother › S1 E1

- Did Marshall give me the signal? - No!

Signal

Частые вопросы: Clues против Evidence против Hint против Signal против Suggestion

В чём разница между Clues, Evidence, Hint, Signal и Suggestion?

Clues: Hints that help you solve a problem or mystery. Evidence: Proof or information that shows something is true. Hint: A small clue or piece of information. Signal: A sign or message that tells someone something. Suggestion: An idea that you give to someone about what they could do.

Что сложнее: Clues, Evidence, Hint, Signal и Suggestion?

Hint имеет самый высокий уровень, C1, по шкале CEFR.

Можно показать пример каждого?

Clues: The detective found several useful clues at the scene of the crime. Evidence: The detective found important evidence at the crime scene. Hint: She gave me a subtle hint about the surprise party. Signal: The radio signal was weak, making it difficult to hear the news. Suggestion: I have a suggestion for our next project that I believe will improve our results.

Можно ли использовать Clues, Evidence, Hint, Signal и Suggestion взаимозаменяемо?

Не всегда. Clues, Evidence, Hint, Signal и Suggestion 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.