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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.
Sep 25, 2025 9:41 AM
Invitee
They are all fine. Toward is more US English
Sep 24, 2025 9:04 PM
Invitee
Only thing I'd change is instead of "toward me" it will be "towards me."
Sep 24, 2025 8:58 PM
Invitee
All these sentences are correct. :)
Sep 24, 2025 8:53 PM
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