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Mr. Tom Posted 11 years ago
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The child was sleeping shirtless...

Hi

Are the underlined phrases equally natural and synonymous?

The child was sleeping shirtless in that harsh weather. 
The child was sleeping with his shirt off in that harsh weather. 
The child was sleeping without a shirt in that harsh weather. 

Thanks,

Tom
  

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Mr. Tom Are the underlined phrases equally natural and synonymous? Yes.

— Mister Micawber

  • Mr.
  • Tom Are the underlined phrases equally natural and synonymous?
  • Yes.
  • The first is more concise, so slightly formal/written/literary.
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Mr. TomAre the underlined phrases equally natural and synonymous?
Yes. The first is more concise, so slightly formal/written/literary.
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