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Guest Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

Seated and sitting

Hi,
Would you please tell me if there is any different meaning of following two sentences.

1. When I entered the room,I found him seated by the fire.
2. When I entered the room,I found him sitting by the fire.

Thank you.
  

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Not really, here, Guest. (1) slightly emphasizes his location, while (2) slightly stresses his current posture, but these are very minor differences in this case.

— Mister Micawber

  • Not really, here, Guest.
  • (1) slightly emphasizes his location, while (2) slightly stresses his current posture, but these are very minor differences in this case.
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Not really, here, Guest. (1) slightly emphasizes his location, while (2) slightly stresses his current posture, but these are very minor differences in this case.
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