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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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cry out vs call out

0Mary fell over the cliff and suffered from broken ribs and a broken leg. In excruciating pain, she [cried out/call out] for help. 02br
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0Hi,02br 02br 01font 00Mary fell over the cliff and suffered from broken ribs and a broken leg. In excruciating pain, she [cried out/call out] for help. 02font 02br 02br 01font 00What's the difference between the two choices?

— Clive

  • 0Hi,02br 02br 01font 00Mary fell over the cliff and suffered from broken ribs and a broken leg.
  • In excruciating pain, she [cried out/call out] for help.
  • 02font 02br 02br 01font 00What's the difference between the two choices?
  • 02br 02br 01b 00cry out02b 00 suggests more of a mental decision, less control, more emotion, more 'involuntary'.
  • eg When she hit the ground, she cried out in pain.
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0Hi,02br
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01font00Mary fell over the cliff and suffered from broken ribs and a broken leg. In excruciating pain, she [cried out/call out] for help. 02font02br
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01font00What's the difference between the two choices? 02font00There's not always a lot of difference, but here
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0Wonderful explanation. I totally get it! Thanks Clive.0-
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