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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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Travel at night - consider the following examples
Hello everyone, I'd like to seek out your help in considering the difference in meaning between the following examples:
1. We travelled during the night. Early in the morning we arrived at the hotel.
In the case of (1) we travelled during the night preceeding the morning we arrived.
2. We travelled at night. Early in the morning we arrived at the hotel.
Now, bear with me. I know that may sound a tad illogical. But I'm seeking for a confirmation whether I understand it correctly. "To travel at night" means that we travel "during the night" for the whole duration of our journey. I.e. we rest during the day and set off at dawn.
3. We travelled in the night. Early in the morning we arrived at the hotel.
Can we put "during the night" and "in night" on par in terms of meaning? I.e. would (1) and (3) signify the same? And which one would you prefer?
I still favour (1) over (3) but I am not sure why.
If a similar questions has been asked already, I apologise and I will gladly examine the materials if you refer me to them!
Best of all,
ST
1. We travelled during the night. Early in the morning we arrived at the hotel.
In the case of (1) we travelled during the night preceeding the morning we arrived.
2. We travelled at night. Early in the morning we arrived at the hotel.
Now, bear with me. I know that may sound a tad illogical. But I'm seeking for a confirmation whether I understand it correctly. "To travel at night" means that we travel "during the night" for the whole duration of our journey. I.e. we rest during the day and set off at dawn.
3. We travelled in the night. Early in the morning we arrived at the hotel.
Can we put "during the night" and "in night" on par in terms of meaning? I.e. would (1) and (3) signify the same? And which one would you prefer?
I still favour (1) over (3) but I am not sure why.
If a similar questions has been asked already, I apologise and I will gladly examine the materials if you refer me to them!
Best of all,
ST
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Hello, I'd like to bump the topic once. If my query lacks clarity, I'll try my best to explain better.
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Welcome to the forum, Stoyan.
Personally, I think there is not a great deal of difference between #1 and #2. Given the second sentence, I think I would prefer 'by night' or 'overnight'. Your two first sentences suggest to me travel during more than one night, but the second sentences do not allow this interpretation. #3 does not work for me, though I can't say it's wrong.
Personally, I think there is not a great deal of difference between #1 and #2. Given the second sentence, I think I would prefer 'by night' or 'overnight'. Your two first sentences suggest to me travel during more than one night, but the second sentences do not allow this interpretation. #3 does not work for me, though I can't say it's wrong.
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