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| John cheated on Mary. Do both of the above samples sound correct? If yes, do they convey the same idea? Thanks. |
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| They both sound correct, but they have different meanings. John cheated Mary. John used some kind of dishonesty in order to take something away from Mary. Example: Mary gave John money to invest for her, but John spent the money on himself. John cheated on Mary. This sentence has only one meaning: John has promised Mary that he will not have romantic relations with any other women, but he broke that promise. |
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| Thanks, mykwyner, for the clear reply. Got it. |
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