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New2grammar

#537128 Sat, 05 Jul 08 08:39 PM

She cuddled up next to me.
She cuddled up to me.
What's the difference? Is the second closer in distance?
Thanks.

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optilang

#537134 Sat, 05 Jul 08 08:59 PM

I see another video opportunity, but I might struggle to find a willing extra to do the cuddling!

I can't see much difference, except that I feel cuddled up to me means more of her made contact with me than in the first.

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New2grammar

#537138 Sat, 05 Jul 08 09:26 PM

If you have a pet, that will help :)

New2grammar

Philip

#537139 Sat, 05 Jul 08 09:28 PM

Without 'next', it might be a more figurative use of the expression (mental cuddling); with 'next', it's definitely physical.

Philip

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