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18 Dec 2021
Question about English (US)
I can’t understand the difference in meaning and nuance between
“His fortune evaporated overnight.”
and
“His property evaporated overnight.”
Could you please explain it to me?
I can’t understand the difference in meaning and nuance between
“His fortune evaporated overnight.”
and
“His property evaporated overnight.”
Could you please explain it to me?
“His fortune evaporated overnight.”
and
“His property evaporated overnight.”
Could you please explain it to me?
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- English (US)
"His fortune" means his money, his wealth.
"His property" means the land and buildings he owns. It's a little odd to say it "evaporated" though, since land can't evaporate.
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- English (US)
"His fortune" means his money, his wealth.
"His property" means the land and buildings he owns. It's a little odd to say it "evaporated" though, since land can't evaporate.
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Thank you for giving me a very helpful explanation!
So I understood clearly.
I appreciate you sparing me your time to help me!
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