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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
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When he sighted/saw/spotted a new moon
In ancient Rome, a priest observed the sky. When he sighted a new moon, he announced the beginning of a new month to the king.
Is sighted the same as saw/spotted in meaning in the above sample? Thanks.
Is sighted the same as saw/spotted in meaning in the above sample? Thanks.
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«Is sighted the same as saw/spotted in meaning in the above sample? » Yes. But "sighted" is the word that makes this sentence most beautiful: Ancient Rome.
- «Is sighted the same as saw/spotted in meaning in the above sample?
- » Yes.
- But "sighted" is the word that makes this sentence most beautiful: Ancient Rome.
- Night.
- Stars.
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«Is sighted the same as saw/spotted in meaning in the above sample? Thanks.»
Yes. But "sighted" is the word that makes this sentence most beautiful:
Ancient Rome. Night. Stars. Marvellous sights. Romantic appeal... (derived from Rome BTW).
Yes. But "sighted" is the word that makes this sentence most beautiful:
Ancient Rome. Night. Stars. Marvellous sights. Romantic appeal... (derived from Rome BTW).
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I actually find "sighted" rather unnatural in this use, and prefer "saw" or "spotted."
"Observed" is really my first choice.
"Observed" is really my first choice.
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<<Is sighted the same as saw/spotted in meaning in the above sample?>>
Essentially the same. Sighted or spotted have more of the implication that some effort was being made to see. Someone was looking for something and then sighted it. I think it's appropriate for the context. Anybody in Rome could have seen the new moon, but only th
Essentially the same. Sighted or spotted have more of the implication that some effort was being made to see. Someone was looking for something and then sighted it. I think it's appropriate for the context. Anybody in Rome could have seen the new moon, but only th
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