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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.
24 sep. 2025 20:43
Antwoorden · 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.
25 sep. 2025 09:41
Genodigde
They are all fine. Toward is more US English
24 sep. 2025 21:04
Genodigde
Only thing I'd change is instead of "toward me" it will be "towards me."
24 sep. 2025 20:58
Genodigde
All these sentences are correct. :)
24 sep. 2025 20:53
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