Are sentences correct?

kohyoongliat · #1 (**permalink**) 27-Apr-2007, 19:16

1. He is a good friend to George.
2. He is a good friend of George.

Are both sentences correct? If so, what is the difference in their meanings?

Thank you very much.

Casiopea · #2 (**permalink**) 28-Apr-2007, 04:02

1. He is a good friend to George.
=> He is good to George.

2. He is a good friend of George's.
=> He's George's friend.

All the best.

kohyoongliat · #3 (**permalink**) 28-Apr-2007, 09:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casiopea

1. He is a good friend to George.
=> He is good to George.

2. He is a good friend of George's.
=> He's George's friend.

All the best.

Just to confirm: #2 means He is one of George's good friends.

Casiopea · #4 (**permalink**) 28-Apr-2007, 09:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by kohyoongliat

Just to confirm: #2 means He is one of George's good friends.

Yes.

kohyoongliat · #5 (**permalink**) 28-Apr-2007, 09:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casiopea

Yes.

Thanks, Casiopea.


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