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Anon006 Posted 7 years ago
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What’s the difference when in hotel lobby:

I’m going back to my room.

and

I’m going to my room.

  

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The meaning is the same: The speaker intends to return to his room. " This is slightly more formal in tone than the first sentence. It would tend to be said more by women and children than by men.

  • The meaning is the same: The speaker intends to return to his room.
  • " This is slightly more formal in tone than the first sentence.
  • It would tend to be said more by women and children than by men.
  • It can sound more abrupt than the first sentence - the speaker might be upset about something.
  • " This has a more informal and folksy tone than the second sentence.
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The meaning is the same: The speaker intends to return to his room. The difference - if any - is subtle:


"I'm going to my room." This is slightly more formal in tone than the first sentence. It would tend to be said more by women and children than by men. It can sound more abrupt than the first sentence - the speaker might be upset about something.


"I'm going back t

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