H Homeswar Member Joined Feb 26, 2022 Member Type English Teacher Native Language Assamese Home Country India Current Location India Mar 10, 2022 #1 Which sentence is correct: 'His father is a very respected person' or 'His father is a much respected person' ?
Which sentence is correct: 'His father is a very respected person' or 'His father is a much respected person' ?
probus Moderator Staff member Joined Jan 7, 2011 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language English Home Country Canada Current Location Canada Mar 10, 2022 #2 They are both used and both correct. I recommend the first as the second is less commonly used.
T tedmc VIP Member Joined Apr 16, 2014 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language Chinese Home Country Malaysia Current Location Malaysia Mar 10, 2022 #3 I think the second implies that he is respected to a lesser degree. You could also say "His father is highly respected".
I think the second implies that he is respected to a lesser degree. You could also say "His father is highly respected".
