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Anglista2008 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Smile VS grin

Howdy,

What's the difference between a smile and a grin or to smile and to grin ?

Thanks,
  

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Hi, Here's the basic physical diference. I can smile with my lips together or apart. If I grin, you definitely see my teeth.

— Clive

  • Hi, Here's the basic physical diference.
  • I can smile with my lips together or apart.
  • If I grin, you definitely see my teeth.
  • There are differences in attitude implied, too.
  • 'Grin' suggests showing amusement in a manner that is stronger, more energetic.
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Hi,

Here's the basic physical diference.

I can smile with my lips together or apart. If I grin, you definitely see my teeth.



There are differences in attitude implied, too. 'Grin' suggests showing amusement in a manner that is stronger, more energetic.



Clive
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anglista2008What's the difference between a smile and a grin or to smile and to grin ?
smile strikes me as natural and friendly. grin is more exaggerated and can take on any of several different aspects, some of which are definitely not friendly: an evil grin, a grin of embarrassment, a sheepish grin, a dopey
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