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Nathan mckane Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Habit

Hi there !

To me as non-natve speaker of english there is no difference between these two sentences in terms of meaning :

I'm in the habit of swimming in the lake every day .

I'm used to swimming in the lake every day .

Is there any difference ?

Thanks pals .
  

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Hi, To me as non-natve speaker of english there is no difference between these two sentences in terms of meaning : I'm in the habit of swimming in the lake every day . This suggests I do it every day because I want to. I'm used to swimming in the lake every day .

— Clive

  • Hi, To me as non-natve speaker of english there is no difference between these two sentences in terms of meaning : I'm in the habit of swimming in the lake every day .
  • This suggests I do it every day because I want to.
  • I'm used to swimming in the lake every day .
  • This suggests it happens every day, but not necessarily that I want it.
  • You see this more clearly in an example like As a convict, I'm used to being beaten by the prison guards every day.
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Hi,

To me as non-natve speaker of english there is no difference between these two sentences in terms of meaning :

I'm in the habit of swimming in the lake every day . This suggests I do it every day because I want to.

I'm used to swimming in the lake every day . This suggests it happens every day, but not necessarily that I want it.

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Thanks clive and Mr Mcawber and everbody else who doesnt leave my questions without answer.

This means a lot when you answer my questions .[F]
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