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Pelin
Are these sentences OK?
He became distant with me.
He started acting distant toward me.
He started to be distant toward me.
Sep 24, 2025 8:43 PM
Answers · 4
Yes! You could also say: He started being distant with/toward(s) me. 'Start' can be followed by a 'to' verb or an 'ing' verb. For me, the 'ing' version sounds more native here.
September 25, 2025
Invitee
They are all fine. Toward is more US English
September 24, 2025
Invitee
Only thing I'd change is instead of "toward me" it will be "towards me."
September 24, 2025
Invitee
All these sentences are correct. :)
September 24, 2025
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