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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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He is a good guy worthy of being mentioned.

He is a good guy worthy of being mentioned.

He is a good guy worthy to be mentioned.

Do both of the above sound good and mean about the same to you? Thanks.
  

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Hi Angliholic The most common format is 'be worthy of something' or 'be worthy of doing something'. Your second sentence sounds awkward to me.

  • Hi Angliholic The most common format is 'be worthy of something' or 'be worthy of doing something'.
  • Your second sentence sounds awkward to me.
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Hi Angliholic

The most common format is 'be worthy of something' or 'be worthy of doing something'.

Your second sentence sounds awkward to me.
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YankeeHi Angliholic

The most common format is 'be worthy of something' or 'be worthy of doing something'.

Your second sentence sounds awkward to me.
Thanks, Amy.

Do you mean that this-He is a good guy worthy of mentioning-is also correct?

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