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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

I hate to be caught/trapped/stuck in an elevator.

I hate to be caught/trapped/stuck in an elevator.

Does the underlined words all fit in the above sentence and mean about the same? Thanks.
  

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Hi, I hate to be caught/trapped/stuck in an elevator. Does the underlined words all fit in the above sentence and mean about the same? 'Trapped' and 'stuck' are OK.

— Clive

  • Hi, I hate to be caught/trapped/stuck in an elevator.
  • Does the underlined words all fit in the above sentence and mean about the same?
  • 'Trapped' and 'stuck' are OK.
  • However, 'caught' can also suggest that part of your body or clothing is 'pinched', (eg when the door closed, it caught my fingers and broke one of them).
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,

I hate to be caught/trapped/stuck in an elevator.

Does the underlined words all fit in the above sentence and mean about the same?

'Trapped' and 'stuck' are OK. However, 'caught' can also suggest that part of your body or clothing is 'pinched', (eg when the door closed, it caught my fingers and broke o
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Thanks, Clive, for the clear explanation.

I get it now.
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