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Olgaaa Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

what is the difference between this two phrases?

What is the difference between "We live in the same world" and "We are living in the same world" ?
  

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#2 sounds more like a temporary situation.

— Clive

  • #2 sounds more like a temporary situation.
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11 Answers
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#2 sounds more like a temporary situation.
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the first one is a simple present tense while the second one is present continuous tense.
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OlgaaaI know that
But that's the only real difference. I am not convinced that there is any difference in meaning.
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canadian45 OlgaaaI know thatBut that's the only real difference. I am not convinced that there is any difference in meaning.
Clive said that "#2 sounds more like a temporary situation."
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Clive said that "#2 sounds more like a temporary situation."
Since you like his post and you don't like mine, there is nothing more for me to say.
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It's good if you know that and I will use the second one If I would have to use between the two.
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M ZiadIt's good if you know that and I will use the second one If I would have to use between the two.
why the second one is better?
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OlgaaaWhy is the second one is better?
It isn't. You need to use the one you mean in any given situation.

We live in the same world seems more like an aphorism saying that everyone in the whole world has many, many experiences in common. It co
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thank you very much!Emotion: smile
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