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0 I looked up the word 'condition', it means a particular mode of being of a person or thing; existing state; situation with respect to circumstances. 01 font 00 But I still don't understand what it means. 02 font 02 br
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00 I also looked up the word 'situation', it means manner of being situated; location or position with reference to environment. 01 font 00 I don't understand what it means either. I know what 'circumstance' means, but i don't know the differences among those three words and 'status'? 02 font 02 br
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00 I also looked up the word 'situation', it means manner of being situated; location or position with reference to environment. 01 font 00 I don't understand what it means either. I know what 'circumstance' means, but i don't know the differences among those three words and 'status'? 02 font 02 br
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0 A 'condition' is, usually, a general state of being. For example, if a road has many holes in it, we'll say that the road in poor condition. If I've been seriously ill but feel better, we can say that my condition is improving.
- 0 A 'condition' is, usually, a general state of being.
- For example, if a road has many holes in it, we'll say that the road in poor condition.
- If I've been seriously ill but feel better, we can say that my condition is improving.
- " 02 br 02 br 00 Situation + Circumstance = My Condition [Improved] 02 br 02 br 00 Situation [The road has many holes] + Circumstance [Roads ought to be smooth] = Road's Condition [Poor] 02 br 02 br 00 Status is a measure of your social condition.
- For example, if I'm in a forum where the number of posts I have are important and I have 100 posts then a person with 200 posts has more status than I do.
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0 A 'condition' is, usually, a general state of being. For example, if a road has many holes in it, we'll say that the road in poor condition. If I've been seriously ill but feel better, we can say that my condition is improving. 02 br
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00 A condition exists within a wider context; in the above example, my situation is 'I feel good' while my circumstances are 'I was feeling
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00 A condition exists within a wider context; in the above example, my situation is 'I feel good' while my circumstances are 'I was feeling
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0 Hi, M.Caliban. Your explanation was really good! Thank you, I undertood now. 0-
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