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mrmatura
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Hi everybody. I have a question concerning the use of two words. If somebody wants to find out if the water is cold or hot which word would be correct: to check the water
or to try the water I will be grateful for help. |
13 Mar 2017
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dagunsch
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Hi there. Check the water is the better answer. |
13 Mar 2017
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douglas
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"Check" is best, if you say "try" you are implying either tasting it or jumping in to it. |
13 Mar 2017
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redcamarocruiser
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I agree that check is the better word choice, but you would probably also hear check the temperature to specify what you are checking the water for (temperature, chlorine content, etc.). |
13 Mar 2017
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RabbitWho
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Douglas is right: If you told me to try the water to see if it was hot I would definitely think you wanted me to drink it. |
13 Mar 2017
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FrauSue
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You could use "test" instead of "check." I agree with Douglas and Rabbit about "try." |
13 Mar 2017
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