Overhear
Hi,
1. We overheard them say that they didn't really like the food.
2. We overheard them saying that they didn't really like the food.
What is the difference in meaning between the two sentences above?
Thank you very much.
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anonymous difference in meaning 1) presents their saying something as a finished action, as if it were a single event. ) 2) presents their saying something as an activity consisting of perhaps a longer dialog between them. ) CJ
- anonymous difference in meaning 1) presents their saying something as a finished action, as if it were a single event.
- ) 2) presents their saying something as an activity consisting of perhaps a longer dialog between them.
- ) CJ
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anonymousdifference in meaning
1) presents their saying something as a finished action, as if it were a single event. (Think "photo".)
2) presents their saying something as an activity consisting of perhaps a longer dialog between them. (Think "video".)
CJ
0Hi CJ,
1. I didn’t hear you come in.
2. I didn’t hear you coming in.
What's the difference in meaning between the two sentences?
3. Did you notice anyone go out?
4. Did you notice anyone going out?
What's the difference in meaning between the two sentences?
Thank you very much.
0Hi, CJ,
1. We overheard them say that they didn't really like the food.
Does this mean the speaker overheard the entire conversation?
2. We overheard them saying that they didn't really like the food.
Does this mean the speaker overheard only part of the conversation?
Thank you very much for your reply.
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