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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

"...advice you gave me & you've given me advice"

Hi all

I was just wondering if these two sentences both have the same meaning.

I appreciate the advice you gave me.

I appreciate that you've given me advice.

Thank you

PBF
  

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In the first version, you appreciate the advice itself. In the second version, you appreciate the act of giving. )

  • In the first version, you appreciate the advice itself.
  • In the second version, you appreciate the act of giving.
  • )
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In the first version, you appreciate the advice itself. In the second version, you appreciate the act of giving. (You may realize the advice itself is worthless.)
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I see. Thanks for replying, Avangi.

PBF

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