Deserved win vs. Deserving win

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Akavall

#467122 Mon, 21 Jan 08 07:39 PM

1)Deserved win
2)Deserving win

Are they both right? Is there any different in the meaning?

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Clive

#467153 Mon, 21 Jan 08 09:16 PM

Hi,

1)Deserved win
2)Deserving win

Are they both right? No, just use #1.

A deserved win is a win that is deserved.

Clive

Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004

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Akavall

#467163 Mon, 21 Jan 08 09:52 PM

Thank You, Clive.

CalifJim

#467180 Mon, 21 Jan 08 10:54 PM

The win may be deserved, but it's the winner who is deserving.

CJ

Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004

California

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"There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche

Akavall

#467217 Tue, 22 Jan 08 12:13 AM

Calif Jim,

I see! Your clarification was very helpful! Thank You.