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Wowenglish Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary
Think/find
Is there subtle difference in the meaning between "1" and "2".
If so, I would like to know the difference.
1. I think she is attractive.
2. I find her attractive.
If so, I would like to know the difference.
1. I think she is attractive.
2. I find her attractive.
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Of course there is a difference. 1. I think she is attractive- it's just a thought.
- Of course there is a difference.
- 1.
- I think she is attractive- it's just a thought.
- you may haven't seen her yet, but you have already heard loads of positive things about her- so that's why you think she is attractive.
- 2.
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Of course there is a difference.
1. I think she is attractive- it's just a thought. you may haven't seen her yet, but you have already heard loads of positive things about her- so that's why you think she is attractive.
2. I find her attractive- it's your opinion. You know her and you know that she's attractive for you. (doesn't mean that she really is-> it's just what you think
1. I think she is attractive- it's just a thought. you may haven't seen her yet, but you have already heard loads of positive things about her- so that's why you think she is attractive.
2. I find her attractive- it's your opinion. You know her and you know that she's attractive for you. (doesn't mean that she really is-> it's just what you think
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Hi,
#2 sounds more definite, less tentative.
It also makes the speaker sound a bit more educated.
Clive
#2 sounds more definite, less tentative.
It also makes the speaker sound a bit more educated.
Clive
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