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Quaerereverum Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

He is interested vs He has gotten interested

Hello,

What is the difference between the meaning of two sentences?

He has gotten interested in speed skating which is an energetic sport and requires edurence, but the man experiences shortness of breath.

He is interested in speed skating which is an energetic sport and requires edurence, but the man experiences shortness of breath.

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Hi, What is the difference between the meaning of two sentences? He has gotten interested in speed skating which is an energetic sport and requires edurence, but the man experiences shortness of breath. Tells us that he is interested now.

  • Hi, What is the difference between the meaning of two sentences?
  • He has gotten interested in speed skating which is an energetic sport and requires edurence, but the man experiences shortness of breath.
  • Tells us that he is interested now.
  • Also tells us that he became interested at some recent time in the past.
  • Implies that he was not interested before that time.
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Hi,

What is the difference between the meaning of two sentences?

He has gotten interested in speed skating which is an energetic sport and requires edurence, but the man experiences shortness of breath. Tells us that he is interested now. Also tells us that he became interested at some recent time in the past
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Thank you very much,indeed. Things which are obvious for native speakers are confusing for us.Emotion: rose

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