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Navitasan Posted 12 years ago
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Is there a difference between:
1-He talked to me like a child.
and:
2-He talked to me as a child.


Is there a difference between:

3-He treated me like a child.
and:
4-He treated me as a child.

Gratefully,
Navi.
  

Top answer

Is there a difference between: Sometimes, no difference will be intended. But here are a few comments on possible nuances. 1-He talked to me like a child.

  • Is there a difference between: Sometimes, no difference will be intended.
  • But here are a few comments on possible nuances.
  • 1-He talked to me like a child.
  • Suggests that 'I' am not a child.
  • and: 2-He talked to me as a child.
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Is there a difference between:

Sometimes, no difference will be intended.
But here are a few comments on possible nuances.


1-He talked to me like a child. Suggests that

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