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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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push/make its way
When a butterfly emerges from its cocoon, it must struggle to push its way through a small hole.
... appears ... make its way ...
Hi,
Does the above two versions amount to each other? If not, what are the differences? Thanks.
... appears ... make its way ...
Hi,
Does the above two versions amount to each other? If not, what are the differences? Thanks.
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No, not really. 'Emerge' has a sense of 'come out (of)', and you can 'make your way' through something without necessarily having to push. I'd say 'make its way' basically has the sense of 'navigate'.
- No, not really.
- 'Emerge' has a sense of 'come out (of)', and you can 'make your way' through something without necessarily having to push.
- I'd say 'make its way' basically has the sense of 'navigate'.
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No, not really. 'Emerge' has a sense of 'come out (of)', and you can 'make your way' through something without necessarily having to push. I'd say 'make its way' basically has the sense of 'navigate'.
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Thanks, Amy.
Then how should I interpret "push its way?" Does it mean "force its way/go through in a difficult and forceful manner?"
Then how should I interpret "push its way?" Does it mean "force its way/go through in a difficult and forceful manner?"
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