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John Aki Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

Grammar advice please?

Hi,

Could you please check for me if I am correct in these two sentences?


The sky tower is imposing / compelling. (Both words mean amazing?)

That movie is imposing / compelling. (Both words mean amazing?)


Cheers

  

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John Aki The sky tower is imposing / compelling. ) "imposing" has a more specific meaning than "amazing". It means "impressive", especially with respect to size or grandeur.

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  • John Aki The sky tower is imposing / compelling.
  • ) "imposing" has a more specific meaning than "amazing".
  • It means "impressive", especially with respect to size or grandeur.
  • It is unusual to say that a tower is "compelling".
  • John Aki That movie is imposing / compelling.
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John AkiThe sky tower is imposing / compelling. (Both words mean amazing?)

"imposing" has a more specific meaning than "amazing". It means "impressive", especially with respect to size or grandeur.

It is unusual to say that a tower is "compelling".

John AkiThat movie is imposing / compelling. (Both words mean amazing?)
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