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Hanuman_2000 Posted 18 years ago
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Hello,

1. We are the best friends.

2. We are the best of friends.

What are the differences between the two sentences?

Are they convey the same meaning?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

No, they don't convey the same meaning. The second sentence conveys that among a group of friend pairs, we share the most imitable friendship.

— Neeraj Jain

  • No, they don't convey the same meaning.
  • The second sentence conveys that among a group of friend pairs, we share the most imitable friendship.
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No, they don't convey the same meaning. The second sentence conveys that among a group of friend pairs, we share the most imitable friendship.
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hanuman_2000
1. We are the best friends.

2. We are the best of friends.

1. We are the best friends. With 'the' removed, this sentence has the same meaning as the other.
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Hi guys,
Here are the usual meanings.


1. We are the best friends. I and the other person have no friends that are better. ie we have a special and unique relationship.


2. We are the best of friends. There are no problems between us. We have an excellent and friendly relationship.


Best wishes, Clive
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