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[kl004535]

Dear teachers,

Are the 2 sentences below the same ?

1. It is like a crying sound to me.
2. It is like a crying sound for me.

I am much obliged to you for your guidance.

Thanks.

 

[christopher mark kohler]

I use #1 unless it is meant for me as opposed to some other person or thing. She was crying for me, not for that other guy. It was like a crying sound for me, not for my best friend.

If it is just the identification of a sound that is similar to crying then i'd always use "to me it is like a crying sound".....or as worded in #1.