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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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Deep-rooted or deeply rooted
Hi. Is there a difference in meaning between the phrases "deep-rooted" and "deeply rooted"?
eg,
This belief is deep-rooted (deeply rooted).
How about the phrases "deep-seated" and "deeply seated"? Is there a difference?
eg,
This prejudice is deep-seated (deeply seated).
eg,
This belief is deep-rooted (deeply rooted).
How about the phrases "deep-seated" and "deeply seated"? Is there a difference?
eg,
This prejudice is deep-seated (deeply seated).
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No difference in meaning. I suggest that the hyphenated form tends to premodify.
- No difference in meaning.
- I suggest that the hyphenated form tends to premodify.
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No difference in meaning. I suggest that the hyphenated form tends to premodify.
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