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Is there any difference in meaning between “She is not around” and “She is not here”?
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Is there any difference in meaning between "She is not around" and "She is not here"? I heard both, but never quite got the difference.
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Is there any difference in meaning between "She is not around" and "She is not here"? I heard both, but never quite got the difference.
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Is there any difference in meaning between "She is not around" and "She is not here"? I heard both, but never quite got the difference.
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Is there any difference in meaning between "She is not around" and "She is not here"? I heard both, but never quite got the difference.
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This is a pretty interesting question. The answer is that there is a difference, but it's kind of subtle.
What they have in common: If someone just isn't present, they are both not here and not around.
Difference: "not here" says that she isn't here, in the room, right at this moment. "not around" is a statement that implies that she will not be around in the future. (Super technical note: That's a simplification. "She's not around" implies that she won't be here in the future relative to the context of the question; see my examples below)
If someone without a mother (either because the mother is dead or moved away) were to be asked "Where's your mother?", a common response would be "She's not around anymore." This automatically gives the idea that she's out of the picture for good.
"We could get your friend's help on this problem. Is he here?"
1) "He's not here." (He's not here -- but we might be able to get him.)
2) "He's not around." (He's not here, and we won't be able to get him for help on this problem)
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I am not sure not around always implies something in the future.
– kiamlaluno
Jul 16 '11 at 15:34
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Perhaps Alan means the immediate future, which I think is pretty much correct. Otherwise you'd just wait for her.
– senderle
Jul 16 '11 at 17:03
That's what I was trying to explain and was having trouble phrasing it. "He's not around"'s meaning is based on what the answer is answering -- it usually implies that they won't be around to help with whatever is being asked about.
– Alan
Jul 16 '11 at 17:40
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I think of "she is not around" as being slightly stronger. "She is not here" suggests that she is not in this room right now, but she might still be somewhere nearby, or she might come here soon. So she could still be present in a general way, even if she's not physically at this location - perhaps she is here at work, but right now she's in a meeting. "She is not around" suggests that she is not anywhere close by, in addition to not being right here, right now.
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As remarked by both Alan and alexg, "She's not around" suggests greater distance. It also suggests, to my ear, less specific knowledge; if the speaker knew that she were out-of-town, then the speaker would probably say "she's out-of-town." "She's not around," on the other hand, suggests something more like "I haven't seen her for a while, and I know she's gone, but I'm not totally sure where, or for how long."
I also should mention that "she's not around" is, generally speaking, bit more informal.
Where is X? X is not here (not present in the room or country) - X is not around (X left and may or may not come back)
– mplungjan
Jul 16 '11 at 16:42
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I think of 'not around' along the same lines as Alan, alexg, and senderle. "not here" is literal, finite--as in "not in this room." On the other hand, "Not around" suggests just that--a broader area that encompasses an area "around" the exact spot (the room) that is being referenced. "Around" connotes something approachable, reachable. In fact, you could even say "She's not here, but she's around."
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To find out if it's my son I am talking to I ask him his grandmother full name he said I don't know she not here well his grandmother is no longer with us is this what he meant did he answered my question . I need help finding out is my son ok l have not seen him going on two years nor have his family or friends what should I do ?
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This is a pretty interesting question. The answer is that there is a difference, but it's kind of subtle.
What they have in common: If someone just isn't present, they are both not here and not around.
Difference: "not here" says that she isn't here, in the room, right at this moment. "not around" is a statement that implies that she will not be around in the future. (Super technical note: That's a simplification. "She's not around" implies that she won't be here in the future relative to the context of the question; see my examples below)
If someone without a mother (either because the mother is dead or moved away) were to be asked "Where's your mother?", a common response would be "She's not around anymore." This automatically gives the idea that she's out of the picture for good.
"We could get your friend's help on this problem. Is he here?"
1) "He's not here." (He's not here -- but we might be able to get him.)
2) "He's not around." (He's not here, and we won't be able to get him for help on this problem)
2
I am not sure not around always implies something in the future.
– kiamlaluno
Jul 16 '11 at 15:34
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Perhaps Alan means the immediate future, which I think is pretty much correct. Otherwise you'd just wait for her.
– senderle
Jul 16 '11 at 17:03
That's what I was trying to explain and was having trouble phrasing it. "He's not around"'s meaning is based on what the answer is answering -- it usually implies that they won't be around to help with whatever is being asked about.
– Alan
Jul 16 '11 at 17:40
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This is a pretty interesting question. The answer is that there is a difference, but it's kind of subtle.
What they have in common: If someone just isn't present, they are both not here and not around.
Difference: "not here" says that she isn't here, in the room, right at this moment. "not around" is a statement that implies that she will not be around in the future. (Super technical note: That's a simplification. "She's not around" implies that she won't be here in the future relative to the context of the question; see my examples below)
If someone without a mother (either because the mother is dead or moved away) were to be asked "Where's your mother?", a common response would be "She's not around anymore." This automatically gives the idea that she's out of the picture for good.
"We could get your friend's help on this problem. Is he here?"
1) "He's not here." (He's not here -- but we might be able to get him.)
2) "He's not around." (He's not here, and we won't be able to get him for help on this problem)
2
I am not sure not around always implies something in the future.
– kiamlaluno
Jul 16 '11 at 15:34
1
Perhaps Alan means the immediate future, which I think is pretty much correct. Otherwise you'd just wait for her.
– senderle
Jul 16 '11 at 17:03
That's what I was trying to explain and was having trouble phrasing it. "He's not around"'s meaning is based on what the answer is answering -- it usually implies that they won't be around to help with whatever is being asked about.
– Alan
Jul 16 '11 at 17:40
add a comment |
This is a pretty interesting question. The answer is that there is a difference, but it's kind of subtle.
What they have in common: If someone just isn't present, they are both not here and not around.
Difference: "not here" says that she isn't here, in the room, right at this moment. "not around" is a statement that implies that she will not be around in the future. (Super technical note: That's a simplification. "She's not around" implies that she won't be here in the future relative to the context of the question; see my examples below)
If someone without a mother (either because the mother is dead or moved away) were to be asked "Where's your mother?", a common response would be "She's not around anymore." This automatically gives the idea that she's out of the picture for good.
"We could get your friend's help on this problem. Is he here?"
1) "He's not here." (He's not here -- but we might be able to get him.)
2) "He's not around." (He's not here, and we won't be able to get him for help on this problem)
This is a pretty interesting question. The answer is that there is a difference, but it's kind of subtle.
What they have in common: If someone just isn't present, they are both not here and not around.
Difference: "not here" says that she isn't here, in the room, right at this moment. "not around" is a statement that implies that she will not be around in the future. (Super technical note: That's a simplification. "She's not around" implies that she won't be here in the future relative to the context of the question; see my examples below)
If someone without a mother (either because the mother is dead or moved away) were to be asked "Where's your mother?", a common response would be "She's not around anymore." This automatically gives the idea that she's out of the picture for good.
"We could get your friend's help on this problem. Is he here?"
1) "He's not here." (He's not here -- but we might be able to get him.)
2) "He's not around." (He's not here, and we won't be able to get him for help on this problem)
answered Jul 16 '11 at 13:48
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I am not sure not around always implies something in the future.
– kiamlaluno
Jul 16 '11 at 15:34
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Perhaps Alan means the immediate future, which I think is pretty much correct. Otherwise you'd just wait for her.
– senderle
Jul 16 '11 at 17:03
That's what I was trying to explain and was having trouble phrasing it. "He's not around"'s meaning is based on what the answer is answering -- it usually implies that they won't be around to help with whatever is being asked about.
– Alan
Jul 16 '11 at 17:40
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I am not sure not around always implies something in the future.
– kiamlaluno
Jul 16 '11 at 15:34
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Perhaps Alan means the immediate future, which I think is pretty much correct. Otherwise you'd just wait for her.
– senderle
Jul 16 '11 at 17:03
That's what I was trying to explain and was having trouble phrasing it. "He's not around"'s meaning is based on what the answer is answering -- it usually implies that they won't be around to help with whatever is being asked about.
– Alan
Jul 16 '11 at 17:40
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I am not sure not around always implies something in the future.
– kiamlaluno
Jul 16 '11 at 15:34
I am not sure not around always implies something in the future.
– kiamlaluno
Jul 16 '11 at 15:34
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Perhaps Alan means the immediate future, which I think is pretty much correct. Otherwise you'd just wait for her.
– senderle
Jul 16 '11 at 17:03
Perhaps Alan means the immediate future, which I think is pretty much correct. Otherwise you'd just wait for her.
– senderle
Jul 16 '11 at 17:03
That's what I was trying to explain and was having trouble phrasing it. "He's not around"'s meaning is based on what the answer is answering -- it usually implies that they won't be around to help with whatever is being asked about.
– Alan
Jul 16 '11 at 17:40
That's what I was trying to explain and was having trouble phrasing it. "He's not around"'s meaning is based on what the answer is answering -- it usually implies that they won't be around to help with whatever is being asked about.
– Alan
Jul 16 '11 at 17:40
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I think of "she is not around" as being slightly stronger. "She is not here" suggests that she is not in this room right now, but she might still be somewhere nearby, or she might come here soon. So she could still be present in a general way, even if she's not physically at this location - perhaps she is here at work, but right now she's in a meeting. "She is not around" suggests that she is not anywhere close by, in addition to not being right here, right now.
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I think of "she is not around" as being slightly stronger. "She is not here" suggests that she is not in this room right now, but she might still be somewhere nearby, or she might come here soon. So she could still be present in a general way, even if she's not physically at this location - perhaps she is here at work, but right now she's in a meeting. "She is not around" suggests that she is not anywhere close by, in addition to not being right here, right now.
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I think of "she is not around" as being slightly stronger. "She is not here" suggests that she is not in this room right now, but she might still be somewhere nearby, or she might come here soon. So she could still be present in a general way, even if she's not physically at this location - perhaps she is here at work, but right now she's in a meeting. "She is not around" suggests that she is not anywhere close by, in addition to not being right here, right now.
I think of "she is not around" as being slightly stronger. "She is not here" suggests that she is not in this room right now, but she might still be somewhere nearby, or she might come here soon. So she could still be present in a general way, even if she's not physically at this location - perhaps she is here at work, but right now she's in a meeting. "She is not around" suggests that she is not anywhere close by, in addition to not being right here, right now.
answered Jul 16 '11 at 13:41
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As remarked by both Alan and alexg, "She's not around" suggests greater distance. It also suggests, to my ear, less specific knowledge; if the speaker knew that she were out-of-town, then the speaker would probably say "she's out-of-town." "She's not around," on the other hand, suggests something more like "I haven't seen her for a while, and I know she's gone, but I'm not totally sure where, or for how long."
I also should mention that "she's not around" is, generally speaking, bit more informal.
Where is X? X is not here (not present in the room or country) - X is not around (X left and may or may not come back)
– mplungjan
Jul 16 '11 at 16:42
add a comment |
As remarked by both Alan and alexg, "She's not around" suggests greater distance. It also suggests, to my ear, less specific knowledge; if the speaker knew that she were out-of-town, then the speaker would probably say "she's out-of-town." "She's not around," on the other hand, suggests something more like "I haven't seen her for a while, and I know she's gone, but I'm not totally sure where, or for how long."
I also should mention that "she's not around" is, generally speaking, bit more informal.
Where is X? X is not here (not present in the room or country) - X is not around (X left and may or may not come back)
– mplungjan
Jul 16 '11 at 16:42
add a comment |
As remarked by both Alan and alexg, "She's not around" suggests greater distance. It also suggests, to my ear, less specific knowledge; if the speaker knew that she were out-of-town, then the speaker would probably say "she's out-of-town." "She's not around," on the other hand, suggests something more like "I haven't seen her for a while, and I know she's gone, but I'm not totally sure where, or for how long."
I also should mention that "she's not around" is, generally speaking, bit more informal.
As remarked by both Alan and alexg, "She's not around" suggests greater distance. It also suggests, to my ear, less specific knowledge; if the speaker knew that she were out-of-town, then the speaker would probably say "she's out-of-town." "She's not around," on the other hand, suggests something more like "I haven't seen her for a while, and I know she's gone, but I'm not totally sure where, or for how long."
I also should mention that "she's not around" is, generally speaking, bit more informal.
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Where is X? X is not here (not present in the room or country) - X is not around (X left and may or may not come back)
– mplungjan
Jul 16 '11 at 16:42
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Where is X? X is not here (not present in the room or country) - X is not around (X left and may or may not come back)
– mplungjan
Jul 16 '11 at 16:42
Where is X? X is not here (not present in the room or country) - X is not around (X left and may or may not come back)
– mplungjan
Jul 16 '11 at 16:42
Where is X? X is not here (not present in the room or country) - X is not around (X left and may or may not come back)
– mplungjan
Jul 16 '11 at 16:42
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I think of 'not around' along the same lines as Alan, alexg, and senderle. "not here" is literal, finite--as in "not in this room." On the other hand, "Not around" suggests just that--a broader area that encompasses an area "around" the exact spot (the room) that is being referenced. "Around" connotes something approachable, reachable. In fact, you could even say "She's not here, but she's around."
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I think of 'not around' along the same lines as Alan, alexg, and senderle. "not here" is literal, finite--as in "not in this room." On the other hand, "Not around" suggests just that--a broader area that encompasses an area "around" the exact spot (the room) that is being referenced. "Around" connotes something approachable, reachable. In fact, you could even say "She's not here, but she's around."
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I think of 'not around' along the same lines as Alan, alexg, and senderle. "not here" is literal, finite--as in "not in this room." On the other hand, "Not around" suggests just that--a broader area that encompasses an area "around" the exact spot (the room) that is being referenced. "Around" connotes something approachable, reachable. In fact, you could even say "She's not here, but she's around."
I think of 'not around' along the same lines as Alan, alexg, and senderle. "not here" is literal, finite--as in "not in this room." On the other hand, "Not around" suggests just that--a broader area that encompasses an area "around" the exact spot (the room) that is being referenced. "Around" connotes something approachable, reachable. In fact, you could even say "She's not here, but she's around."
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To find out if it's my son I am talking to I ask him his grandmother full name he said I don't know she not here well his grandmother is no longer with us is this what he meant did he answered my question . I need help finding out is my son ok l have not seen him going on two years nor have his family or friends what should I do ?
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To find out if it's my son I am talking to I ask him his grandmother full name he said I don't know she not here well his grandmother is no longer with us is this what he meant did he answered my question . I need help finding out is my son ok l have not seen him going on two years nor have his family or friends what should I do ?
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To find out if it's my son I am talking to I ask him his grandmother full name he said I don't know she not here well his grandmother is no longer with us is this what he meant did he answered my question . I need help finding out is my son ok l have not seen him going on two years nor have his family or friends what should I do ?
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To find out if it's my son I am talking to I ask him his grandmother full name he said I don't know she not here well his grandmother is no longer with us is this what he meant did he answered my question . I need help finding out is my son ok l have not seen him going on two years nor have his family or friends what should I do ?
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