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Jarman Posted 11 years ago
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What differences are between these words, for example between
Anybody and Somebody. Something and Anything? Does somebody mean that we do not know a person and Anybody means that we know the person? Do these sentences "I need something to eat" and "I need anything to eat" have the same meaning?
Anybody and Somebody. Something and Anything? Does somebody mean that we do not know a person and Anybody means that we know the person? Do these sentences "I need something to eat" and "I need anything to eat" have the same meaning?
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I would strongly advise you to look up those words in a reputable dictionary (website) first. You can learn their meanings and correct usage, and you can find plenty of example sentences there. org /
- I would strongly advise you to look up those words in a reputable dictionary (website) first.
- You can learn their meanings and correct usage, and you can find plenty of example sentences there.
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I would strongly advise you to look up those words in a reputable dictionary (website) first.
You can learn their meanings and correct usage, and you can find plenty of example sentences there.
For example, try:
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/
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You can learn their meanings and correct usage, and you can find plenty of example sentences there.
For example, try:
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/
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JarmanWhat a good idea! Thank you alot!Thank you a lot! (two words, not one)
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JarmanDo these sentences "I need something to eat" and "I need anything to eat" have the same meaning?No. The second one (with 'anything') is not possible.
'anything' is typically used in non-affirmative contexts, so it doesn't work as the object of a verb in an an affirmative sentence.
I need something to eat. (Affirmative.)
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