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Gene93 Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary
to read about/of something
Hello,
Is there any difference in meaning between the two? Here's an example sentence:
- I was surprised to read of/about the theft of the mayor's new jet.
It might sound odd, but some mayors are wealthier than we think they are. I can vouch for that.
Is there any difference in meaning between the two? Here's an example sentence:
- I was surprised to read of/about the theft of the mayor's new jet.
It might sound odd, but some mayors are wealthier than we think they are. I can vouch for that.
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Gene93 - I was surprised to read of/about the theft of the mayor's new jet. It is the same choice as for talk/speak of vs about : 'of' is a brief mention, while 'about' is a lengthier discussion.
- Gene93 - I was surprised to read of/about the theft of the mayor's new jet.
- It is the same choice as for talk/speak of vs about : 'of' is a brief mention, while 'about' is a lengthier discussion.
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Gene93- I was surprised to read of/about the theft of the mayor's new jet.It is the same choice as for talk/speak of vs about: 'of' is a brief mention, while 'about' is a lengthier discussion.
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