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Ljswave Posted 13 years ago
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What do the two sentences mean below?

If they have one more means, Please show all.

#1., This paint takes best on the glass.

#2. Roxy takes after her.
  

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#1 Takes in this context would mean adheres. The sentence could denote that this paint sticks to the glass better than it does to other surfaces, or it could denote that this paint sticks to the glass better than other paints do. #2 Takes after means resembles , which could refer to appearance or to personality, temperament, preferences etc.

— Blue Jay

  • #1 Takes in this context would mean adheres.
  • The sentence could denote that this paint sticks to the glass better than it does to other surfaces, or it could denote that this paint sticks to the glass better than other paints do.
  • #2 Takes after means resembles , which could refer to appearance or to personality, temperament, preferences etc.
  • The sentence denotes that Roxy is like the other person in some way.
  • Takes after is usually used of people, not things.
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#1 Takes in this context would mean adheres. The sentence could denote that this paint sticks to the glass better than it does to other surfaces, or it could denote that this paint sticks to the glass better than other paints do.
#2 Takes after means resembles, which could refer to appearance or to personality, temperament, preferences e
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