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Agnus Posted 9 years ago
Vocabulary

Verb + preposition (learn)

I believe the following sentences are both right (but correct me if I'm wrong!):
1) We can learn a lot about the world from reading books and newspapers.
2) We can learn a lot about the world by reading books and newspapers.

However, it feels like there might be a slight difference in meaning. If so, I'd be grateful if someone could explain it to me.
Thanks in advance.
  

Top answer

Both are right, and it is hard to find a difference. 'By' sounds better to me. I think it suggests more active involvement, more thinking, by the reader.

— Clive

  • Both are right, and it is hard to find a difference.
  • 'By' sounds better to me.
  • I think it suggests more active involvement, more thinking, by the reader.
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Both are right, and it is hard to find a difference.
'By' sounds better to me. I think it suggests more active involvement, more thinking, by the reader.
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