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Jandi Posted 22 years ago
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Hello, teachers!

Could you explain the difference in meaning?

1. He doesn't want to part with his wife.
2. He doesn't want to part from his wife.
3. He doesn't want to be parted from his wife.

Thank you very much.
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1. He doesn't want to part with his wife. He doesn't want to give away his wife.

  • 1.
  • He doesn't want to part with his wife.
  • He doesn't want to give away his wife.
  • 2.
  • He doesn't want to part from his wife.
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1. He doesn't want to part with his wife. He doesn't want to give away his wife.
2. He doesn't want to part from his wife. He doesn't want to become separated from his wife.
3. He doesn't want to be parted from his wife. He doesn't want some other force to separate him from his wife.

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