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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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I am really confused, please can someone help...
...What is the difference between these two sentences?
I used to live in London.
I lived in London.
Thanks,
Mark
...What is the difference between these two sentences?
I used to live in London.
I lived in London.
Thanks,
Mark
Top answer
They are about the same. "Used to live" is perhaps more conversational. It suggests an open period of time.
- They are about the same.
- "Used to live" is perhaps more conversational.
- It suggests an open period of time.
- "Lived" is perhaps a little more strictly factual.
- It suggests a closed block of time.
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They are about the same.
"Used to live" is perhaps more conversational. It suggests an open period of time.
"Lived" is perhaps a little more strictly factual. It suggests a closed block of time.
It's hard to characterize the difference because it's so slight.
CJ
"Used to live" is perhaps more conversational. It suggests an open period of time.
"Lived" is perhaps a little more strictly factual. It suggests a closed block of time.
It's hard to characterize the difference because it's so slight.
CJ
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AnonymousI am really confused, please can someone help......
What is the difference between these two sentences? One difference is...
I used to live in London. This is likely to be a spontaneous statement.
(for example)
I am always interested in what's happening in London. I used to live in London.
I lived in London. This is m
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