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Messier42 Posted 13 years ago
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Is there a difference between them?

1) The little kid was playing dumb, when he was asked if he ate the snack.
2) The little kid was feigning dumb, when he was asked if he ate the snack.

Is there a difference between them?

Thank you!
  

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1) The little kid was playing dumb, when he was asked if he ate the snack. 2) The little kid was feigning dumbness , when he was asked if he ate the snack. messier42 Is there a difference between them?

— Mister Micawber

  • 1) The little kid was playing dumb, when he was asked if he ate the snack.
  • 2) The little kid was feigning dumbness , when he was asked if he ate the snack.
  • messier42 Is there a difference between them?
  • #2 is more formal.
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1) The little kid was playing dumb, when he was asked if he ate the snack.
2) The little kid was feigning dumbness, when he was asked if he ate the snack.
messier42Is there a difference between them?
#2 is more formal.
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'Mcuh'? Have you tried the 'Preview' button above the message box before you post, messier?
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I can't seem to find the 'Preview' button. What is it about?
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It is above the previous post when you are responding, because I am looking at it now: above this box (while I am writing this) is your last post, and above that are 3 buttons, 'Create your post', 'Options', and 'Preview'.

'Preview' allows you to see (and edit) your post before you post it.
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