1. The earl bird catches the worm.
2. Early birds catch the worms.
(Which one is the right proverb?)
3. He ran on and on.
4. He ran without stopping.
5. He ran continuously.
6. He ran continually.
7. He ran over and over.
8. He ran over and over again.
(Are all the same meaning?)
1 is the correct proverb.
3 - 8 are similar, but not identical in meaning. 3, 4, 5, and 6 mean the same thing -- that he ran without stopping for anything. (I think this is actually impossible! No one can run constantly for the rest of his life!!)
7 and 8 imply that he ran frequently, perhaps every day, but not continuously.
1. The correct proverb is "The early bird catches the worm." This means that someone who takes action or gets started early has an advantage or is more likely to succeed.
3. "He ran on and on" suggests that the person kept running for a long period of time, without specifying if there were any breaks or interruptions.
4. "He ran without stopping" means that the person ran continuously without any breaks or pauses.
5. "He ran continuously" implies that the person ran without interruptions, without specifying whether there were breaks or pauses.
6. "He ran continually" has a similar meaning to "He ran continuously," suggesting that the person ran without interruptions or breaks.
7. "He ran over and over" suggests that the person repeated the act of running multiple times, possibly completing a loop or circuit each time.
8. "He ran over and over again" has a similar meaning to "He ran over and over," emphasizing the repetition of the action with the addition of "again." It suggests that the person kept running repeatedly, possibly in a loop or circuit.
While these sentences have similar meanings, they differ in their nuances and emphasis. Some imply continuous action without breaks, while others emphasize repetition or duration. The choice of wording depends on the specific context or desired emphasis in the sentence.