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Old 16-Jun-2008, 08:02
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Default a daydream person?

Do you native speakers say, "he is a daydream person"?
What does it mean?

What about a 'day dreamer'? Does it sound better?

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Old 16-Jun-2008, 08:18
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Do you native speakers say, "he is a daydream person"?
What does it mean?

What about a 'day dreamer'? Does it sound better?

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We would say, "He is a daydreamer." which means that he is someone who is lost in thought when he should, perhaps, be doing something else.
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Old 16-Jun-2008, 08:52
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Default Re: a daydream person?

1. You may say I'm a dreamer.

2. You may say I'm a daydreamer.

What's the difference between the two?

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1. You may say I'm a dreamer.
One who dreams
2. You may say I'm a daydreamer.
A dream like effect while awake
What's the difference between the two?

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1. You may say I'm a dreamer.

2. You may say I'm a daydreamer.

What's the difference between the two?

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They mean more or less the same.
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