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Wowenglish Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

to/for

Is there a slight difference in meaning between "1" and "2"?
1. He came to look for me.
2. He came looking for me.
  

Top answer

Here, no, not really. The first states purpose; the second states method.

  • Here, no, not really.
  • The first states purpose; the second states method.
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Here, no, not really. The first states purpose; the second states method.
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If he meant to do you harm when he found you, 2 is usual.

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