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Majid72 Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary
take a taxi" and VS catch a taxi
Is there any difference between "He took a taxi" and "he caught a taxi" ?
Is the latter common?
Thanks a lot
Is the latter common?
Thanks a lot
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They basically have the same meaning. Both are common. My personal application, not a rule at all: Using catch emphasizes the action of hailing (getting) the taxi.
- They basically have the same meaning.
- Both are common.
- My personal application, not a rule at all: Using catch emphasizes the action of hailing (getting) the taxi.
- I would 'catch' if it were difficult to get a taxi, but I would use 'took' if it were a simple thing (many taxis are available, so getting one is easy).
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They basically have the same meaning. Both are common.
My personal application, not a rule at all: Using catch emphasizes the action of hailing (getting) the taxi. I would 'catch' if it were difficult to get a taxi, but I would use 'took' if it were a simple thing (many taxis are available, so getting one is easy).
My personal application, not a rule at all: Using catch emphasizes the action of hailing (getting) the taxi. I would 'catch' if it were difficult to get a taxi, but I would use 'took' if it were a simple thing (many taxis are available, so getting one is easy).
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I would agree but more specifically, to catch a taxi sounds like it applies to hailing a cab, but to take a taxi would be more appropriate if it was a taxi you ordered, to your home for example, or via telephone.
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