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learner12
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 Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:52 pm Post subject: free |
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Hello, teachers!!
I am free.
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Could you interpret "I am free" as "I am single," or "I don't have a girlfriend/boyfriend," or "I remain celibate" depending on the context?
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Lorikeet
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| Without a context, I would interpret it as "I am available" (without girlfriend or boyfriend). You can often find a context to go with all kinds of strange sentences. I think this is the most common meaning. |
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learner12
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Dear Lorikeet:
Thank you for your helpful explanations.
Take care and have a nice day!! |
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