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Enchanted Posted 17 years ago
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Hello:

A father is informed by the cops that his long missing son is confirmed dead. He begins groan. A friend starts to comfort him:
It's better than never knowing.

Why knowing is used here? what kind of form is it?

Thanks,

Ench
  

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Enchanted Why is knowing is used here? It's better to know what happened to his son than never to know if he is still alive, where he is, and so on. It's better to know than not to know.

— CalifJim

  • Enchanted Why is knowing is used here?
  • It's better to know what happened to his son than never to know if he is still alive, where he is, and so on.
  • It's better to know than not to know.
  • Enchanted what What kind of form is it?
  • knowing is a gerund.
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EnchantedWhy is knowing is used here?
It's better to know what happened to his son than never to know if he is still alive, where he is, and so on. It's better to know than not to know.
Enchantedwhat What kin
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CJ:
Thank you! another question, They are talking about a kidnapper.
"Really not looking to help you write another book."
What does "looking to" mean?

Hope you have a nice weekend

Thanks,

Ench
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EnchantedWhat does "looking to" mean?
have the intention to; have the purpose of

My purpose is really not to help you write another book.
It is not my intention to help you write another book.

This is not a typical use of "looking". I avoid it.

CJ
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