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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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At the masquerade, the host was dressed as Batman,

At the masquerade, the host was dressed as Batman, and the hostess a witch.

... dressed as ...

Do both of the above sound right and mean about the same to you? Thanks.
  

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Angliholic At the masquerade, the host was dressed as Batman, and the hostess a witch. dressed as ... Do both of the above sound right and mean about the same to you?

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  • Angliholic At the masquerade, the host was dressed as Batman, and the hostess a witch.
  • dressed as ...
  • Do both of the above sound right and mean about the same to you?
  • Yes.
  • The difference between dressed used as an adjective and dressed used as a verb does not change the meaning.
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AngliholicAt the masquerade, the host was dressed as Batman, and the hostess a witch.

... dressed as ...

Do both of the above sound right and mean about the same to you? Yes. The difference between dressed used as an adjective and dressed used as a verb does not change t
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"Came as" is also common.
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Hi Philip,

But don't forget we are speaking of the host, who didn't come anywhere, at least in a literal sense. I think it would be more natural to say 'the guests came as . . . '

Here's a small extra comment. As well as 'Tom dressed up as Batman', we often say simply 'Tom was Batman'. ( The up is often added for emphasis. )

Clive
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Clive
Hi Philip,

But don't forget we are speaking of the host, who didn't come anywhere, at least in a literal sense. I think it would be more natural to say 'the guests came as . . . '

Here's a small extra comment. As well as 'Tom dressed up as Batman', we often say simply 'Tom was Batman'. ( The up is often added for emphasis
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