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Lucas21c Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
To-Verb vs Verb-ing
Could you tell me how the following sentences feel different for native speakers?
Thank you.
1. To see is to believe.
2. Seeing is believing.
Thank you.
1. To see is to believe.
2. Seeing is believing.
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The phrase I have frequently encountered is the one with the gerunds. Otherwise, I have no particular preference.
- The phrase I have frequently encountered is the one with the gerunds.
- Otherwise, I have no particular preference.
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The phrase I have frequently encountered is the one with the gerunds.
Otherwise, I have no particular preference.
Otherwise, I have no particular preference.
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The main thing I notice is that the second one is a significantly more common and familiar expression.
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