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Vincent Teo Posted 18 years ago
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felt sorry

Can I say,

(i) John felt sorry.

(ii) John felt sorry for the old man.
  

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Hi, Yes, but with different meanings. This sounds like John regretted something that John had done. (ii) John felt sorry for the old man.

— Clive

  • Hi, Yes, but with different meanings.
  • This sounds like John regretted something that John had done.
  • (ii) John felt sorry for the old man.
  • John felt sympathy for the old man.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,

Yes, but with different meanings.

Can I say,

(i) John felt sorry.This sounds like John regretted something that John had done.

(ii) John felt sorry for the old man. John felt sympathy for the old man.

Best wishes, Clive
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