Google
English-Test.net
Find penpals and make new friends today!
 
volume; mass; main part; most
offense
bulk
percent
coordinate
TOEIC exam test: Word games online: Free Noun Quiz Answer
 
Username
Password
 Remember me? 
Search   FAQ   Memberlist   Profile   Private messages   Register   Log in 

Do these sentences mean the same?



 
ESL/EFL Worksheets and Handouts for Students Printable, photocopiable, clearly structured
Designed for teachers and individual learners
For use in a classroom, at home, on your PC
ESL Forum | English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
Right and correctly: Did I get it right? | "sort of period" vs. "sort of duration"
Listening exercises
Message
Author
Do these sentences mean the same? #1 (permalink) Wed May 10, 2006 10:02 am   Do these sentences mean the same?
 

Hi! Do these two sentences mean the same? Is there any difference in meaning and connotation?

1) I can't wait to see you again.

2) I'm counting the days till I see you again.

I often hear these sentences being said or read them in books. To me, the sentences give out the same meaning but I just to be sure I am understanding them correctly. Thanks.
Chocolatee
You can meet me at english-test.net


Joined: 22 Apr 2006
Posts: 70

Can't wait #2 (permalink) Wed May 10, 2006 10:12 am   Can't wait
 

Hi chocolatee,

You asked:

Quote:
Hi! Do these two sentences mean the same? Is there any difference in meaning and connotation?

1) I can't wait to see you again.

2) I'm counting the days till I see you again.

They both express the same wish or hope but I would say that (2) is more loving more affectionate.

Alan
_________________
English as a Second Language
You can read my ESL story Colour Idioms
Alan
Co-founder
Alan Townend

Joined: 27 Sep 2003
Posts: 9114
Location: UK

English grammar exercises — improve your English knowledge and vocabulary skillsWhat do you know about the progressive forms?Sign up for FREE and explore English! Click to subscribe to email English courseAre you a native speaker of English? Then you should read this!
Romantic language #3 (permalink) Wed May 10, 2006 10:34 am   Romantic language
 

Why have I got a feeling that this kind of love declarations appear more often in fiction than in real life? Do people still say these things nowadays? A pity, isn’t it?

Yes, Chocolatee, both sentences convey the same, blissfully romantic message. And, agreeing with Alan, I would say that the second one is more poetic.

Ah, love!
Conchita
Language Coach


Joined: 26 Dec 2005
Posts: 2826
Location: Madrid, Spain

Do these sentences mean the same? #4 (permalink) Thu May 11, 2006 2:11 am   Do these sentences mean the same?
 

Thank you for the responses to my question. I agree with both of you. The second one sounds more romantic to me too.
Chocolatee
You can meet me at english-test.net


Joined: 22 Apr 2006
Posts: 70

Display posts from previous:   
Right and correctly: Did I get it right? | "sort of period" vs. "sort of duration"
ESL Forum | English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms Do these sentences mean the same? All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1
Latest topics on English Forums
What does this sentence mean: 'He would have done that'Idiom: come undoneIdiom: "stuffed to the gills"Present perfectEnglish Words Of French OriginPlay the guitar vs. play guitar?Listened to a lot...What is the difference between say and tell?Something is about to give?Comfort level: She knows me to a comfort levelCorrect me, will you? my father taught me that...Conjunction "and" plus phrasal verbFind or FindingAny sense - "I've haven't been skiing"Are these correct? A lof the, plenty of the?Warranty and guaratanteeTo differ and to distinguishRuthless and relentlessDo these sentences mean the same?

Discover English-test.net
Difference between shall and shouldWhat kind of clothes do you wear?Why can't I use "appeared in our home" here?question for answer 3 vs. question to answer 3SAT preparation test: Activities for Teaching Vocabulary: Adjective TestsSAT exam test: Word games online: Free Adjective GameDefine thoroughbred, inept, prima, solar, appellate, evangelical, inexpressiblePimsleur Italian, Comprehensive Course II: Pimsleur Approach to learn ItalianEsl dialogue: Expressions and idioms with thinEnglish grammar quiz: English Slang Idioms (179)Distant Danger audiobook download

 
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Subscribe to FREE email English course
First name E-mail