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PreciousJones Posted 16 years ago
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I've seen/I saw
Just got back from the realtors and talking to my sister about my day's activity.
I've seen the apartments and they look really comfortable.
I saw the apartments and they look really comfortable.
I've seen the apartments and they look really comfortable.
I saw the apartments and they look really comfortable.
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Use either. They are very close in meaning. The first one gives me the impression that you and your sister have already talked about your intention to see the apartments and you are reporting back to her the results of carrying out this plan.
- Use either.
- They are very close in meaning.
- The first one gives me the impression that you and your sister have already talked about your intention to see the apartments and you are reporting back to her the results of carrying out this plan.
- The second one doesn't give me that same impression quite so strongly.
- CJ
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Use either. They are very close in meaning.
The first one gives me the impression that you and your sister have already talked about your intention to see the apartments and you are reporting back to her the results of carrying out this plan.
The second one doesn't give me that same impression quite so strongly.
CJ
The first one gives me the impression that you and your sister have already talked about your intention to see the apartments and you are reporting back to her the results of carrying out this plan.
The second one doesn't give me that same impression quite so strongly.
CJ
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I've seen the apartments the realtor showed me and they seem suitable (will meet our expectations) Suitable = acceptable or right for someone or something. Comfortable describes furniture or clothes that provide a pleasant feeling.
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