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Mr. Tom Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

He has developed his self-confidence considerably.

Hi

Are these sentence natural?

[Comments from a teacher]

John has gained self-confidence a great deal.
John has improved his confidence level a great deal.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks,

Tom
  

Top answer

John has gained a great deal of self-confidence. John has gained in self-confidence. I don't really care for the other one.

— Mister Micawber

  • John has gained a great deal of self-confidence.
  • John has gained in self-confidence.
  • I don't really care for the other one.
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John has gained a great deal of self-confidence.
John has gained in self-confidence.

I don't really care for the other one.
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Thanks, MM.

One more question.

Are these the same? Gain vs Gain in

John has gained self-confidence.
John has gained in self-confidence.

Tom
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Mr. TomAre these the same? Gain vs Gain in
The meanings are the same, yes. It seems to me that 'in' is superfluous; hence its omission is better style.
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