Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
My hands were numb with cold because I forgot to wear mittens.
My hands were numb with cold because I forgot to wear mittens.
My hands became insensitive with cold because I forgot to wear mittens.
Are the above two versions all but identical in meaning? Thanks.
My hands became insensitive with cold because I forgot to wear mittens.
Are the above two versions all but identical in meaning? Thanks.
Top answer
Hi, My hands were numb with cold because I forgot to wear mittens. This is very normal and natural. My hands became insensitive with cold because I forgot to wear mittens.
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Hi,
My hands were numb with cold because I forgot to wear mittens. This is very normal and natural.
My hands became insensitive with cold because I forgot to wear mittens. This is a very uncommon and odd-sounding collocation.
Best wishes, Clive
My hands were numb with cold because I forgot to wear mittens. This is very normal and natural.
My hands became insensitive with cold because I forgot to wear mittens. This is a very uncommon and odd-sounding collocation.
Best wishes, Clive
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CliveHi,Tha
My hands were numb with cold because I forgot to wear mittens. This is very normal and natural.
My hands became insensitive with cold because I forgot to wear mittens. This is a very uncommon and odd-sounding collocation.
Best wishes, Clive
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