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Mr. Tom Posted 9 years ago
Vocabulary

In depression

Hi

The phrase "be in depression" is very common among non-native speakers. But I believe it would sound odd to native ears? Something like this:

Surely she is in depression. instead of Surely she is depressed.

Could you please shed some light on “be in depression”?

Thanks,

Tom

  

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Mr. Tom But I believe it would sound odd to native ear s. I believe you might be right.

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Mr. TomBut I believe it would sound odd to native ears.

I believe you might be right.

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