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Ethanw Posted 20 years ago
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never hear him sing

Please advise if the following two sentences mean the same:

I never hear him sing.

I have never heard him sing.



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1) Is more of an ongoing situation. This would be said about someone you see a lot and do not hear singing. "Funny, he's always in the shower but I never hear him sing" 2) This could be said about either someone you know or not.

— Nona the brit

  • 1) Is more of an ongoing situation.
  • This would be said about someone you see a lot and do not hear singing.
  • "Funny, he's always in the shower but I never hear him sing" 2) This could be said about either someone you know or not.
  • e.
  • " (you've heard him on recordings, but not 'live').
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1) Is more of an ongoing situation. This would be said about someone you see a lot and do not hear singing. "Funny, he's always in the shower but I never hear him sing"

2) This could be said about either someone you know or not. i.e. "I've been friends with Peter for 10 years but I have never heard him sing." "I think Pavarotti is wonderful and I'm really disappointed that I have never he
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