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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Same meaning...

Do the sentences below the same meaning as optimistic?

I'm sure he will win the trophy.
I'm certain he will win trophy.
  

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Anonymous Do the sentences below the same meaning as optimistic? "). A sentence cannot normally have the same meaning as a single word.

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  • Anonymous Do the sentences below the same meaning as optimistic?
  • ").
  • A sentence cannot normally have the same meaning as a single word.
  • You could say that both sentences express optimism.
  • The second sentence should read: I'm certain he will win the trophy.
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AnonymousDo the sentences below the same meaning as optimistic?
This question does not make proper sense, even when it is made grammatical in the most obvious way ("Do the sentences below have the same meaning as 'optimistic'?"). A sentence cannot normally have the same meaning as a single word.

You could say that both sentences express optimis
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Do you think "I'm optimistic/I'm pessimistic" sound too heavy?
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AnonymousThanksDo you think "I'm optimistic/I'm pessimistic" sound too heavy?
"I'm optimistic" and "I'm pessimistic" are normal and natural statements. I am not certain exactly what you mean by "heavy". It is hard to see how "I'm optimistic" could be "heavy". I suppose "I'm pessimistic" could be too strong in certain very sensitive situations. More information
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I mean, does it sound formal/academic?Emotion: smile
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AnonymousI mean, does it sound formal/academic?
You mean too formal/academic to use in everyday situations? No.
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