1) I hope John has found a job. I also hope that Pete has found a job.
2) I hope John has found a job. I hope that Pete has found a job too.
3) I hope John has found a job. I hope that Pete has found a job as well.
Do '2' and '3' mean the same as '1'?
'1' expresses two independent hopes. '2' and '3' seem to make them both into one hope.
But I think people would use them interchangeably.
Gratefully,
Navi.
navitasan Do '2' and '3' mean the same as '1'? Yes, though none is natural. navitasan 1' expresses two independent hopes.
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navitasanDo '2' and '3' mean the same as '1'?
Yes, though none is natural.
navitasan1' expresses two independent hopes. '2' and '3' seem to make them both into one hope.
No, I don't see that difference.