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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

don't be fooled/cheated into believing

Above all, don't be fooled into believing that buying a product will make you happier.

Hi,

Is it all right to replaced "fooled" in the above with "cheated?" Thanks.
  

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No, I don't think that they are equivalent. The appropriate choice depends on the context.

  • No, I don't think that they are equivalent.
  • The appropriate choice depends on the context.
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No, I don't think that they are equivalent. The appropriate choice depends on the context.
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Thanks, Mister.
Then, how should I interpret "fooled" in the base sentence?
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I don't know without further context. Are the advertisers misrepresenting the product? Is the consumer just stupid or overly optimistic? Has he read a poorly-researched opinion? The possibilities are legion.

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