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Sunsail Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Out /down usage

Hi,
This is a small part of a text.

he poured out a drink for
himself and quaffed it down.

what happens if I say like this

he poured a drink for
himself and quaffed it

what is missing in the meaning?

Thanks
  

Top answer

Hi, It's fine . The words 'out' and 'down' just add some emphasis to the actions. Clive

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  • Hi, It's fine .
  • The words 'out' and 'down' just add some emphasis to the actions.
  • Clive
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Hi,
It's fine . The words 'out' and 'down' just add some emphasis to the actions.

Clive
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Hi,
In this link I see that most of the time they change the meaning.
http://www.ingilizceci.net/GrammarMaryAns/Yeni%20Klas%F6r/gramch27.html
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Hi,

Not in the two cases you quoted.

Note also that 'quaff' is a far from common verb these days. It's so old-fashioned that it's almost archaic.

Clive
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