Mean the same?
I always wonder the differences between these two patterns. Does the choice between 1) and 2) make a difference? Or do you usually choose either 1) or 2) depending on each situation?
1) seek for a better life
2) seek a better life
1) fight the enemy
2) fight against the enemy
Top answer
"seek for" is not natural to me. Some people appear to use it, but I would recommend that you do not. Just use "seek".
- "seek for" is not natural to me.
- Some people appear to use it, but I would recommend that you do not.
- Just use "seek".
- "fight someone/something" and "fight against someone/something" are both OK, and I can't think of a context where there would be any significant difference in meaning.
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"seek for" is not natural to me. Some people appear to use it, but I would recommend that you do not. Just use "seek".
"fight someone/something" and "fight against someone/something" are both OK, and I can't think of a context where there would be any significant difference in meaning.
0I usually just use the #1 version.
#2 seems to add a somewhat poetical/literary tone.
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