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Taka Posted 9 years ago
Grammar
Experienced
Is it safe to say that the adjectival "experienced" is etymologically from "have experienced many things (in one's area)?
i.e an experienced man=a man who has experienced many things in his area.
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The past participle of almost any verb can be used as an adjective in English, for example: This is a moderated forum. These are deleted postings. He was hit by a thrown ball.
- The past participle of almost any verb can be used as an adjective in English, for example: This is a moderated forum.
- These are deleted postings.
- He was hit by a thrown ball.
- These are heavily fished waters.
- This is where the checked luggage is stored.
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The past participle of almost any verb can be used as an adjective in English, for example:
This is a moderated forum.
These are deleted postings.
He was hit by a thrown ball.
These are heavily fished waters.
This is where the checked luggage is stored.
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