I used to be strong, like you

[navi tasan]

1) I used to be strong like you.
2) I used to be strong, like you.

I think #1 means:
a) I used to be strong the way you are strong.

I think # 2 could have these two meanings:

b) Like you, I used to be strong.
c) You are strong. I used to be strong, I was like you back then.

Would you agree with that?

I suspect that #1 could be used to express meaning (c), but I think that would be careless usage.

 

[Tarheel]

1) I used to be strong like you.
2) I used to be strong, like you.

I think #1 means:
a) I used to be strong the way you are strong.

I think # 2 could have ONE OF these two meanings:

b) Like you, I used to be strong.
c) You are strong. I used to be strong, I was like you back then.

Would you agree with that?

I suspect that #1 could be used to express meaning (c), but I think that would be careless usage.

It would depend on the context, wouldn't it?

 

[navi tasan]

Thank you very much, Tarheel,

The meaning of which of those sentences depends on the context? I think you have #2 in mind. If that is the case, then I'd definitely agree!

 

[SoothingDave]

The meaning of any of it, like most of English, depends on context.

 

[Tarheel]

Thank you very much, Tarheel,

The meaning of which of those sentences depends on the context? I think you have #2 in mind. If that is the case, then I'd definitely agree!

If I had meant only #2 then I'm pretty sure I would have said that. (I hope I'm not coming across as being impolite.)

I would be more definite, but I haven't had my coffee yet.

 

[emsr2d2]

I wouldn't be more definite, but I haven't had my coffee yet.

Did you mean "I would be more definite, ..."?

 

[Tarheel]

Did you mean "I would be more definite, ..."?

Probably.