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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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My hands were numb with cold because I forgot to wear mittens.

My hands were numb with cold because I forgot to wear mittens.

My hands became insensitive with cold because I forgot to wear mittens.

Are the above two versions all but identical in meaning? Thanks.
  

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Hi, My hands were numb with cold because I forgot to wear mittens. This is very normal and natural. My hands became insensitive with cold because I forgot to wear mittens.

  • Hi, My hands were numb with cold because I forgot to wear mittens.
  • This is very normal and natural.
  • My hands became insensitive with cold because I forgot to wear mittens.
  • This is a very uncommon and odd-sounding collocation.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,

My hands were numb with cold because I forgot to wear mittens. This is very normal and natural.

My hands became insensitive with cold because I forgot to wear mittens. This is a very uncommon and odd-sounding collocation.

Best wishes, Clive
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CliveHi,

My hands were numb with cold because I forgot to wear mittens. This is very normal and natural.

My hands became insensitive with cold because I forgot to wear mittens. This is a very uncommon and odd-sounding collocation.

Best wishes, Clive

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