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Marold Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Tend to vs. Liable to vs. Incline to
What are differences between these three words
"Tend to"
"Incline to"
"Liable to" - Unlike those 2 verbs, this is adjective.
Thanks in advance.
"Tend to"
"Incline to"
"Liable to" - Unlike those 2 verbs, this is adjective.
Thanks in advance.
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* Most of the differences are matters of register. liable to is often a sign of danger because of unexpected behavior - at least the way I usually use it. Don't try to pet that dog.
- * Most of the differences are matters of register.
- liable to is often a sign of danger because of unexpected behavior - at least the way I usually use it.
- Don't try to pet that dog.
- He's liable to bite you.
- Be careful!
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Actually, inclined to is more used than the verb incline for that meaning.* Most of the differences are matters of register. liable to is often a sign of danger because of unexpected behavior - at least the way I usually use it.
Don't try to pet that dog. He's liable to bite you.
Be careful! That dog tends to bite.
Do try to exercise as much caut
Don't try to pet that dog. He's liable to bite you.
Be careful! That dog tends to bite.
Do try to exercise as much caut
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You are really a precious man. Thank you very much, I think I am beginning to realize the differences. 
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