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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary
amazing vs astonishing
Hello there!
Could you please explain to me the difference between the words
"amazing" and "astonishing"?
As far as I know they differ in degree. But the majority of exercises I looked at were rather confusing - either of those words seemed to be applicable.
Any advice or maybe a rule of thumb?
Could you please explain to me the difference between the words
"amazing" and "astonishing"?
As far as I know they differ in degree. But the majority of exercises I looked at were rather confusing - either of those words seemed to be applicable.
Any advice or maybe a rule of thumb?
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My American Heritage dictionary defines astonish : to fill with sudden wonder or amazement. I feel no difference between amazing and astonishing . Because of "to fill with sudden wonder," there might be an element of 'surprise' in astonishing .
- My American Heritage dictionary defines astonish : to fill with sudden wonder or amazement.
- I feel no difference between amazing and astonishing .
- Because of "to fill with sudden wonder," there might be an element of 'surprise' in astonishing .
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My American Heritage dictionary defines astonish: to fill with sudden wonder or amazement. I feel no difference between amazing and astonishing. Because of "to fill with sudden wonder," there might be an element of 'surprise' in astonishing.
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