runs/walks/goes around the mall looking for a gift for Charlotte.

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Angliholic

#449829 Wed, 05 Dec 07 06:50 AM

During the afternoon break, George runs around the mall looking for a gift for Charlotte. Finally, he buys her favorite band's newest CD.

Does "runs around" in the above actually amount to "goes/walks around?"

Second, could I replace newest with "latest" without making a change in meaning? Thanks.

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CalifJim

#449842 Wed, 05 Dec 07 07:46 AM

Does "runs around" in the above actually amount to "goes/walks around?"

Only if you add an adverb to capture the hurriedness or franticness of it! ... George walks around the mall frantically, looking for a gift ... ... George goes around the mall in a great hurry, looking for a gift ... (The verb goes is not nearly strong enough to capture runs.)

Actually, better synonyms are rush or hurry: ... George rushes around the mall looking for a gift ... ... George hurries around the mall looking for a gift ...

newest = latest in that context, yes.

CJ