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Old 05-Oct-2004, 12:28
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I'd like to know which past pp is British: leaned or leant? --of the verb to lean
If it's leant, is it always the irregular one the BrE one? like learnt and learned?
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Old 05-Oct-2004, 14:34
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'learnt' is British. As a rule of thumb, Americans generally prefer regular forms

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Old 05-Oct-2004, 14:44
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'learnt' is British. As a rule of thumb, Americans generally prefer regular forms

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Just be honest - they are rather laid back when it comes to grammar. :wink:
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Old 05-Oct-2004, 15:21
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Americans are cute with respect to English :) to shorten, to simplify anything they can... :)
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Old 05-Oct-2004, 15:51
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Americans are cute with respect to English :) to shorten, to simplify anything they can... :)
What makes you say they are cute?
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Americans are cute with respect to English :) to shorten, to simplify anything they can... :)
What makes you say they are cute?
Well, well, wel... so regular forms are usually American.. thank you --continue with your discussion :D
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