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Lucas21c Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

'imitating' vs 'imitation'

Could you tell me what the difference is between the following sentences in terms of meaning or nuance?


1. We learn many things by imitating.

2. We learn many things by imitation.

  

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1. 2. We learn many things by imitation.

— Mister Micawber

  • 1.
  • 2.
  • We learn many things by imitation.
  • There is no difference there.
  • Use the noun rather than the gerund when the former is available unless you wish to emphasize the action.
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lucas21cCould you tell me what the difference is between the following sentences in terms of meaning or nuance?1. We learn many things by imitating.2. We learn many things by imitation.

There is no difference there. Use the noun rather than the gerund when the former is available unless you wish to emphasize the action.

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