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What differences in meaning between this:
I'd like to have something to drink.
and this:
I'd like to drink something.
I'm listening English audio course, and there are used "to have something to drink" variant. But I think the second variant would be much easier. Or it's not correct?
In audio course:
HE - Would you like to have something to drink?
SHE - No, thanks. I'd like to have something to eat.
Why they can't use these?
HE - Would you like to drink something?
SHE - No, thanks, I'd like to eat something.
sentence-meaning difference idiomatic-language
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What differences in meaning between this:
I'd like to have something to drink.
and this:
I'd like to drink something.
I'm listening English audio course, and there are used "to have something to drink" variant. But I think the second variant would be much easier. Or it's not correct?
In audio course:
HE - Would you like to have something to drink?
SHE - No, thanks. I'd like to have something to eat.
Why they can't use these?
HE - Would you like to drink something?
SHE - No, thanks, I'd like to eat something.
sentence-meaning difference idiomatic-language
edited 3 hours ago
ColleenV♦
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With your exact example it's not easy to come up with a context where they might mean different things. But there's obviously likely to be a difference between, say, I'd like to have a TV to watch and I'd like to watch TV, which effectively reflects the same pair of syntactic structures. Are you asking about the syntax or the semantics?
– FumbleFingers
4 hours ago
(On reflection, on the semantic front there's always the possibility that your first speaker is a parent asking for a drink that they intend to give to their child, for example.)
– FumbleFingers
4 hours ago
@FumbleFingers, now I'm listening english audio course, and there are used "to have something to drink" variant. But I think the second variant would be much easier. Or it's not correct? In audio course: "HE - Would you like to have something to drink? SHE - No, thanks. I'd like to have something to eat". Why they can't use these? "HE - Would you like to drink something? SHE - No, thanks, I'd like to eat something"
– user79871
4 hours ago
What a difference in your example? between I'd like to have a TV to watch and I'd like to watch TV
– user79871
4 hours ago
your TV example is more understandable. I don't have a TV and I'd like to obtain it. AND I got a TV and I'm going to watch it.
– user79871
3 hours ago
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up vote
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What differences in meaning between this:
I'd like to have something to drink.
and this:
I'd like to drink something.
I'm listening English audio course, and there are used "to have something to drink" variant. But I think the second variant would be much easier. Or it's not correct?
In audio course:
HE - Would you like to have something to drink?
SHE - No, thanks. I'd like to have something to eat.
Why they can't use these?
HE - Would you like to drink something?
SHE - No, thanks, I'd like to eat something.
sentence-meaning difference idiomatic-language
edited 3 hours ago
ColleenV♦
10.3k53158
asked 4 hours ago
user79871
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What differences in meaning between this:
I'd like to have something to drink.
and this:
I'd like to drink something.
I'm listening English audio course, and there are used "to have something to drink" variant. But I think the second variant would be much easier. Or it's not correct?
In audio course:
HE - Would you like to have something to drink?
SHE - No, thanks. I'd like to have something to eat.
Why they can't use these?
HE - Would you like to drink something?
SHE - No, thanks, I'd like to eat something.
sentence-meaning difference idiomatic-language
sentence-meaning difference idiomatic-language
edited 3 hours ago
ColleenV♦
10.3k53158
asked 4 hours ago
user79871
325
edited 3 hours ago
ColleenV♦
10.3k53158
asked 4 hours ago
user79871
325
edited 3 hours ago
ColleenV♦
10.3k53158
edited 3 hours ago
ColleenV♦
10.3k53158
edited 3 hours ago
ColleenV♦
10.3k53158
10.3k53158
asked 4 hours ago
user79871
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asked 4 hours ago
user79871
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asked 4 hours ago
user79871
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With your exact example it's not easy to come up with a context where they might mean different things. But there's obviously likely to be a difference between, say, I'd like to have a TV to watch and I'd like to watch TV, which effectively reflects the same pair of syntactic structures. Are you asking about the syntax or the semantics?
– FumbleFingers
4 hours ago
(On reflection, on the semantic front there's always the possibility that your first speaker is a parent asking for a drink that they intend to give to their child, for example.)
– FumbleFingers
4 hours ago
@FumbleFingers, now I'm listening english audio course, and there are used "to have something to drink" variant. But I think the second variant would be much easier. Or it's not correct? In audio course: "HE - Would you like to have something to drink? SHE - No, thanks. I'd like to have something to eat". Why they can't use these? "HE - Would you like to drink something? SHE - No, thanks, I'd like to eat something"
– user79871
4 hours ago
What a difference in your example? between I'd like to have a TV to watch and I'd like to watch TV
– user79871
4 hours ago
your TV example is more understandable. I don't have a TV and I'd like to obtain it. AND I got a TV and I'm going to watch it.
– user79871
3 hours ago
 |Â
show 2 more comments
1
With your exact example it's not easy to come up with a context where they might mean different things. But there's obviously likely to be a difference between, say, I'd like to have a TV to watch and I'd like to watch TV, which effectively reflects the same pair of syntactic structures. Are you asking about the syntax or the semantics?
– FumbleFingers
4 hours ago
(On reflection, on the semantic front there's always the possibility that your first speaker is a parent asking for a drink that they intend to give to their child, for example.)
– FumbleFingers
4 hours ago
@FumbleFingers, now I'm listening english audio course, and there are used "to have something to drink" variant. But I think the second variant would be much easier. Or it's not correct? In audio course: "HE - Would you like to have something to drink? SHE - No, thanks. I'd like to have something to eat". Why they can't use these? "HE - Would you like to drink something? SHE - No, thanks, I'd like to eat something"
– user79871
4 hours ago
What a difference in your example? between I'd like to have a TV to watch and I'd like to watch TV
– user79871
4 hours ago
your TV example is more understandable. I don't have a TV and I'd like to obtain it. AND I got a TV and I'm going to watch it.
– user79871
3 hours ago
1
1
With your exact example it's not easy to come up with a context where they might mean different things. But there's obviously likely to be a difference between, say, I'd like to have a TV to watch and I'd like to watch TV, which effectively reflects the same pair of syntactic structures. Are you asking about the syntax or the semantics?
– FumbleFingers
4 hours ago
With your exact example it's not easy to come up with a context where they might mean different things. But there's obviously likely to be a difference between, say, I'd like to have a TV to watch and I'd like to watch TV, which effectively reflects the same pair of syntactic structures. Are you asking about the syntax or the semantics?
– FumbleFingers
4 hours ago
(On reflection, on the semantic front there's always the possibility that your first speaker is a parent asking for a drink that they intend to give to their child, for example.)
– FumbleFingers
4 hours ago
(On reflection, on the semantic front there's always the possibility that your first speaker is a parent asking for a drink that they intend to give to their child, for example.)
– FumbleFingers
4 hours ago
@FumbleFingers, now I'm listening english audio course, and there are used "to have something to drink" variant. But I think the second variant would be much easier. Or it's not correct? In audio course: "HE - Would you like to have something to drink? SHE - No, thanks. I'd like to have something to eat". Why they can't use these? "HE - Would you like to drink something? SHE - No, thanks, I'd like to eat something"
– user79871
4 hours ago
@FumbleFingers, now I'm listening english audio course, and there are used "to have something to drink" variant. But I think the second variant would be much easier. Or it's not correct? In audio course: "HE - Would you like to have something to drink? SHE - No, thanks. I'd like to have something to eat". Why they can't use these? "HE - Would you like to drink something? SHE - No, thanks, I'd like to eat something"
– user79871
4 hours ago
What a difference in your example? between I'd like to have a TV to watch and I'd like to watch TV
– user79871
4 hours ago
What a difference in your example? between I'd like to have a TV to watch and I'd like to watch TV
– user79871
4 hours ago
your TV example is more understandable. I don't have a TV and I'd like to obtain it. AND I got a TV and I'm going to watch it.
– user79871
3 hours ago
your TV example is more understandable. I don't have a TV and I'd like to obtain it. AND I got a TV and I'm going to watch it.
– user79871
3 hours ago
 |Â
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The slight difference between the two is that "Would you like something to drink?" implies a request for a specific liquid where "would you like to drink something?" is a more general question that doesn't convey whether you have a choice of beverage.
answered 2 hours ago
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The difference is somewhat subtle, but the shifting around of the words really does change the emphasis, with that emphasis being on what directly follows the main verb:
I'd like something to drink.
This emphasizes that you care about the something rather than the act of drinking. This is most often used in restaurants or other situations where you're going to order or request that something, whether it's a glass or wine or a cup of coffee or whatever.
I'd like to drink something.
This emphasizes act of drinking and would be used to express that you're thirsty and might not really care what you're given to drink. In fact, I'd more likely use the phrase "to drink something" with a stronger verb than just a mere "like" - for example, if you've just finished playing soccer on a hot day, you might say:
I need to drink something!
This is not a polite request for a glass of soda from a waiter - this is an expression of extreme thirst and you're asking for an unspecified quantity of thirst-quenching liquid of any variety.
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2 Answers
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2 Answers
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active
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active
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active
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The slight difference between the two is that "Would you like something to drink?" implies a request for a specific liquid where "would you like to drink something?" is a more general question that doesn't convey whether you have a choice of beverage.
answered 2 hours ago
pboss3010
2012
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The slight difference between the two is that "Would you like something to drink?" implies a request for a specific liquid where "would you like to drink something?" is a more general question that doesn't convey whether you have a choice of beverage.
answered 2 hours ago
pboss3010
2012
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The slight difference between the two is that "Would you like something to drink?" implies a request for a specific liquid where "would you like to drink something?" is a more general question that doesn't convey whether you have a choice of beverage.
answered 2 hours ago
pboss3010
2012
The slight difference between the two is that "Would you like something to drink?" implies a request for a specific liquid where "would you like to drink something?" is a more general question that doesn't convey whether you have a choice of beverage.
answered 2 hours ago
pboss3010
2012
answered 2 hours ago
pboss3010
2012
answered 2 hours ago
pboss3010
2012
answered 2 hours ago
pboss3010
2012
2012
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The difference is somewhat subtle, but the shifting around of the words really does change the emphasis, with that emphasis being on what directly follows the main verb:
I'd like something to drink.
This emphasizes that you care about the something rather than the act of drinking. This is most often used in restaurants or other situations where you're going to order or request that something, whether it's a glass or wine or a cup of coffee or whatever.
I'd like to drink something.
This emphasizes act of drinking and would be used to express that you're thirsty and might not really care what you're given to drink. In fact, I'd more likely use the phrase "to drink something" with a stronger verb than just a mere "like" - for example, if you've just finished playing soccer on a hot day, you might say:
I need to drink something!
This is not a polite request for a glass of soda from a waiter - this is an expression of extreme thirst and you're asking for an unspecified quantity of thirst-quenching liquid of any variety.
answered 1 hour ago
Canadian Yankee
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The difference is somewhat subtle, but the shifting around of the words really does change the emphasis, with that emphasis being on what directly follows the main verb:
I'd like something to drink.
This emphasizes that you care about the something rather than the act of drinking. This is most often used in restaurants or other situations where you're going to order or request that something, whether it's a glass or wine or a cup of coffee or whatever.
I'd like to drink something.
This emphasizes act of drinking and would be used to express that you're thirsty and might not really care what you're given to drink. In fact, I'd more likely use the phrase "to drink something" with a stronger verb than just a mere "like" - for example, if you've just finished playing soccer on a hot day, you might say:
I need to drink something!
This is not a polite request for a glass of soda from a waiter - this is an expression of extreme thirst and you're asking for an unspecified quantity of thirst-quenching liquid of any variety.
answered 1 hour ago
Canadian Yankee
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up vote
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up vote
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The difference is somewhat subtle, but the shifting around of the words really does change the emphasis, with that emphasis being on what directly follows the main verb:
I'd like something to drink.
This emphasizes that you care about the something rather than the act of drinking. This is most often used in restaurants or other situations where you're going to order or request that something, whether it's a glass or wine or a cup of coffee or whatever.
I'd like to drink something.
This emphasizes act of drinking and would be used to express that you're thirsty and might not really care what you're given to drink. In fact, I'd more likely use the phrase "to drink something" with a stronger verb than just a mere "like" - for example, if you've just finished playing soccer on a hot day, you might say:
I need to drink something!
This is not a polite request for a glass of soda from a waiter - this is an expression of extreme thirst and you're asking for an unspecified quantity of thirst-quenching liquid of any variety.
answered 1 hour ago
Canadian Yankee
4,572917
The difference is somewhat subtle, but the shifting around of the words really does change the emphasis, with that emphasis being on what directly follows the main verb:
I'd like something to drink.
This emphasizes that you care about the something rather than the act of drinking. This is most often used in restaurants or other situations where you're going to order or request that something, whether it's a glass or wine or a cup of coffee or whatever.
I'd like to drink something.
This emphasizes act of drinking and would be used to express that you're thirsty and might not really care what you're given to drink. In fact, I'd more likely use the phrase "to drink something" with a stronger verb than just a mere "like" - for example, if you've just finished playing soccer on a hot day, you might say:
I need to drink something!
This is not a polite request for a glass of soda from a waiter - this is an expression of extreme thirst and you're asking for an unspecified quantity of thirst-quenching liquid of any variety.
answered 1 hour ago
Canadian Yankee
4,572917
answered 1 hour ago
Canadian Yankee
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answered 1 hour ago
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answered 1 hour ago
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With your exact example it's not easy to come up with a context where they might mean different things. But there's obviously likely to be a difference between, say, I'd like to have a TV to watch and I'd like to watch TV, which effectively reflects the same pair of syntactic structures. Are you asking about the syntax or the semantics?
– FumbleFingers
4 hours ago
(On reflection, on the semantic front there's always the possibility that your first speaker is a parent asking for a drink that they intend to give to their child, for example.)
– FumbleFingers
4 hours ago
@FumbleFingers, now I'm listening english audio course, and there are used "to have something to drink" variant. But I think the second variant would be much easier. Or it's not correct? In audio course: "HE - Would you like to have something to drink? SHE - No, thanks. I'd like to have something to eat". Why they can't use these? "HE - Would you like to drink something? SHE - No, thanks, I'd like to eat something"
– user79871
4 hours ago
What a difference in your example? between I'd like to have a TV to watch and I'd like to watch TV
– user79871
4 hours ago
your TV example is more understandable. I don't have a TV and I'd like to obtain it. AND I got a TV and I'm going to watch it.
– user79871
3 hours ago