Correct choice between "face" and "look"
(1) Although I haven't seen Jack for forty years, I still remember his younger face.
(2) Although I haven't seen Jack for forty years, I still remember his younger look.
Which word choice is correct? Thanks.
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ansonguy Which word choice is correct? The grammar is OK either way, but they aren't good choices. It takes more words, but here's a more idiomatic way to say it: Although I haven't seen Jack for forty years, I still remember [the way / how] he looked when he was younger.
- ansonguy Which word choice is correct?
- The grammar is OK either way, but they aren't good choices.
- It takes more words, but here's a more idiomatic way to say it: Although I haven't seen Jack for forty years, I still remember [the way / how] he looked when he was younger.
- [ Either 'the way' or 'how' can be used (but not both).
- ] CJ
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ansonguyWhich word choice is correct?
The grammar is OK either way, but they aren't good choices.
It takes more words, but here's a more idiomatic way to say it:
Although I haven't seen Jack for forty years, I still remember [the way / how] he looked when he was younger.
[ Either 'the way' or 'how' can be used (but not both). ]
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