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Ansonguy Posted 4 years ago
Grammar

Difference between "go on a ride" and "get on a ride"

I have made up the sentences below.

(1) I really want to go on a Ferris Wheel.

(2) I really want to get on a Ferris Wheel.

Which is the difference between them? Thank you very much.

  

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ansonguy (1) I really want to go on a Ferris Wheel. This is usual in my US dialect. I'm as surprised as anyone.

— Anonymous

  • ansonguy (1) I really want to go on a Ferris Wheel.
  • This is usual in my US dialect.
  • I'm as surprised as anyone.
  • It means you want to ride one.
  • ansonguy (2) I really want to get on a Ferris Wheel.
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ansonguy(1) I really want to go on a Ferris Wheel.

This is usual in my US dialect. I'm as surprised as anyone. It means you want to ride one.

ansonguy(2) I really want to get on a Ferris Wheel.

Less likely. Getting on a ride is the act of mounting it.

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