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Kekel

#365459 Tue, 15 May 07 08:52 PM

When to use this prepositions??
I've heard "God speak to us" and "I speak with you" but I cannot find a rule for it...

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CalifJim

#365483 Tue, 15 May 07 09:26 PM

There's not really a rule.

Speaking to someone is a one-way thing. The other person may not even respond.
Speaking with someone typically means that the other person is also speaking; the two of you are having a conversation.

CJ

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Kekel

#365523 Tue, 15 May 07 10:33 PM

Now I understand!
thanks

Kekel

Dobbin

#365562 Tue, 15 May 07 11:24 PM

And what about talk to? Does the same difference hold?

I talked to them for an hour.

I talked with my friends overnight.

Is this correct?

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Clive

#365734 Wed, 16 May 07 06:29 AM

Hi,

And what about talk to? Does the same difference hold?

Yes, there can be the same distinction in meaning sometimes.

Best wishes, Clive

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