dare as a modal or a main verb!

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atabitaraf

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What's differnt in meaning?
I dare not say that (dare as a modal)
I don't dare to say that (dare as a main verb)
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Ata
 

bhaisahab

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What's differnt in meaning?
I dare not say that (dare as a modal)
I don't dare to say that (dare as a main verb)
Thanks,
Ata
There is no effective difference in meaning.
 

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Note: What's the differen[STRIKE]t[/STRIKE]ce in meaning?
 
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