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Pructus Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Need not know

Hello...

I am not sure but the two sentences below seem to be different in meaning.
But I cannot pinpoint it.

If there is any diference in meaning, I wonder what that might be.

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a. She need not know I'm here.
b. She doesn’t need to know I’m here.
  

Top answer

There is no difference in meaning, but (a) is a more formal style.

  • There is no difference in meaning, but (a) is a more formal style.
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There is no difference in meaning, but (a) is a more formal style.
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Oh, I see... I see...

Thanks so much, GPY!!

And also thanks to you, AlpheccaStars for the verification!!

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