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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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just because your mother is fine with your father's adultery doesn't mean every wife is.
I'm not [like] your mother.
Is there any difference with and without 'like'?
Thanks in advance!
I'm not [like] your mother.
Is there any difference with and without 'like'?
Thanks in advance!
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My try: Yes, meaning changes. I am not your mother. I guess there is no need to explain this.
- My try: Yes, meaning changes.
- I am not your mother.
- I guess there is no need to explain this.
- You declare your state of not being his mother.
- I am not like your mother Here, the meaning depends on the context.
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My try:
Yes, meaning changes.
I am not your mother. I guess there is no need to explain this. You declare your state of not being his mother.
I am not like your mother Here, the meaning depends on the context. It means, I don't resemble to your mom because I think different or behave different.
Yes, meaning changes.
I am not your mother. I guess there is no need to explain this. You declare your state of not being his mother.
I am not like your mother Here, the meaning depends on the context. It means, I don't resemble to your mom because I think different or behave different.
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Thanks Doll. Do you think both versions work fine in this context?
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