Is there subtle difference in the meaning between "1" and "2"? If so, I would like to know the difference. 1. You're lucky to have a dog. 2. You're lucky having a dog.
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I would put a comma after 'lucky' in #2 but they are synonymous in intent.
— Mister Micawber
I would put a comma after 'lucky' in #2 but they are synonymous in intent.
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Hi, They are synonymous, and I agree with MM about the punctuation that should be used in the second one. You could also say, "You're lucky that you have a dog."