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Seagull Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

drinkable/ suitable for drinking

Regarding the two sentences below:

(a) The water of this spring is suitable for drinking.

(b) The water of this spring is drinkable.

1. What is the difference between the two sentences? Are they pretty much the same? Or, are they somewhat different in meaning?

2. Which is more often used in everyday life?
  

Top answer

To me, there is no difference in meaning. The second sentence is more commonly used.

  • To me, there is no difference in meaning.
  • The second sentence is more commonly used.
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3 Answers
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To me, there is no difference in meaning.

The second sentence is more commonly used.
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I would say "the water from this spring".
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I understand.
Thank you very much indeed, Tamguatlay, GPY.

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