|
|
#2 (permalink) Wed Aug 23, 2006 12:18 pm Delay and Postpone: Is there a case that they're interch |
|
|
As for me, postpone is a very formal word.
If you intend to use a verb - what about put off? 'Real' English uses phrasal verbs, everywhere… _________________ It’s impossible to learn swimming without entering the water… |
|
Tamara I'm a Communicator ;-)

Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 1577 Location: UK
|
|
#3 (permalink) Wed Aug 23, 2006 14:32 pm Delay and Postpone: Is there a case that they're interch |
|
|
Hi Tamara,
Thanks for your response. Now, please share with me your opinions:
A.Same meaning or not? If anything is not right, please note wrong.
1. a. We must delay our journey until the weather improves. b.We must postpone our journey until the weather improves. c.We must put off our journey until the weather improves. d.We must put our journey off until the weather improves.
2. a.The match has been postponed until a later date. b.The match has been delayed until a later date. c. The match has been putted off until a later date.
B.Same meaning or not? If anything is not right, please note wrong.
1. a.This meeeting is sponsored by the Institute. b.This meeeting is financed by the Institute.
2. a. You look happy. b. You seem happy. c. You appear happy.
3. a. He stays awake. b. He keeps awake. c. He remains awake.
Thanks Quoc
PS: Tamara, please only note Same or not same,note wrong if it exists. For 2,3 in B, I can't find the answer in longman online dictionary. |
|
Tung Quoc I'm here quite often ;-)
Joined: 13 Aug 2006 Posts: 372
|
 |
#4 (permalink) Wed Aug 23, 2006 15:42 pm Delay and Postpone: Is there a case that they're interch |
|
|
Hi, tung quoc
Unfortunately, I cannot answer questions about 'the best' use of synonyms. In particular, it depends on the context and the emphasis you want to put...
And I'm not an English native. Just have ears That was/is the reason, why I've made a note about the use of 'postpone' vs. 'put off' in everyday (British) English. In the place where I currently live.
| Quote: |
put off our journey put our journey off |
For the right use of the verb you can have a look at any good dictionary on Phrasal verbs. I think - the first is a bit better You can say 'put off paying the bill'.
'put' is an unaltered verb (put, put, put)
| Quote: |
a. You [b]look happy. b. You seem happy. c. You appear happy. ...
For 2,3 in B, I can't find the answer in longman online dictionary. |
If I'm not mistaken, recently you have been given an explanation by Alan. Sorry, I am unable to make more... 
Tamara _________________ It’s impossible to learn swimming without entering the water… |
|
Tamara I'm a Communicator ;-)

Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 1577 Location: UK
|
 |
|
| Expression: 'Being used to earthquakes...' | A function is able? |