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Ansonguy Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

[strong] or [deep] memory

(1) John has a deep memory of his most important childhood event.

(2) John has a strong memory of his most important childhood event.

Which adjective is correct: deep or strong? Thank you very much.

  

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ansonguy Which adjective is correct: deep or strong? Either one is possible, along with dozens of other words, but neither one is ideal. A deep memory is hard to recall, so it is hard to tell what you mean.

  • ansonguy Which adjective is correct: deep or strong?
  • Either one is possible, along with dozens of other words, but neither one is ideal.
  • A deep memory is hard to recall, so it is hard to tell what you mean.
  • A strong memory happens all at once, so it is not so appropriate to say he has it in general.
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ansonguyWhich adjective is correct: deep or strong?

Either one is possible, along with dozens of other words, but neither one is ideal. A deep memory is hard to recall, so it is hard to tell what you mean. A strong memory happens all at once, so it is not so appropriate to say he has it in general.

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My suggestion: John vividly remembers his most important childhood event.

CB

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