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I am tired vs I feel tired
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victorycountry  #122563  Sat, 30 Jul 05 04:12 AM

Hi,

I am just wondering whether there is a big difference between "I am tired" and "I feel tired".

e.g.

Have you ever felt depressed - Have you ever been depressed

etc...

 

Thanks in advance.
  
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CalifJim  #122568  Sat, 30 Jul 05 06:01 AM
No.  I would not say there is a big difference at all.  The use of the verb "feel" seems to put a little more emotional distance between the experiencer and what is experienced, but the effect is subtle.

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