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Aramahosi Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Cake

What's a difference of nuance between

a)I like cake.

b)I like cakes.

? Thanks in advance:)
  

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a) Cake is viewed as a substance. b) Cakes are viewed as objects. CJ

  • a) Cake is viewed as a substance.
  • b) Cakes are viewed as objects.
  • CJ
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a) Cake is viewed as a substance.
b) Cakes are viewed as objects.

CJ
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So the entire meaning is almost same?
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Yes. Both can be used to tell someone that you like to eat cake(s) -- that you like the taste of cake(s).

Note, however, that the second one, where cakes are viewed as objects, can be used also when you simply like how cakes look. Perhaps those which are decorated more beautifully appeal to you more. (The first one cannot communicate this message.)

CJ
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CalifJimNote, however, that the second one, where cakes are viewed as objects, can be used also when you simply like how cakes look. Perhaps those which are decorated more beautifully appeal to you more. (The first one cannot communicate this message.)
So if you say "I love cat", does that mean you like to eat a meat of cat?
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aramahosiSo if you say "I love cat", does that mean you like to eat a the meat of cat?
Yes!

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