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Angliholic  #485130  Wed, 05 Mar 08 04:55 AM

She talked nonstop all through the meal, and I grew/became tired of listening to her.

 

 

Hi,

Do both "grew" and "became" fit in the above and mean about the same? Thanks.

 

  
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Philip  #485131  Wed, 05 Mar 08 05:11 AM
They're both correct and mean the same thing.  For some, "grew" might indicate that it took some time.
  
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