the same as or (just) like (NOT as same as): ‘New York was not the same as I’d imagined. It was
worse.’
satisfactory
1
The salary they offered was more than satisfied.
The salary they offered was more than satisfactory.
Her examination results were not satisfied.
Her examination results were not satisfactory.
satisfied = (of a person) feeling pleased or content: ‘Despite the team’s convincing 3-0 victory, the
manager wasn’t satisfied.’
2
I was completely satisfied of the quality of her work.
I was completely satisfied with the quality of her work.
He seemed quite satisfied from my progress.
He seemed quite satisfied with my progress.
satisfied with sb/sth (NOT of/from): ‘I wasn’t at all satisfied with the quality of the workmanship.’
satisfying
The service in the hotel was not at all satisfying.
The service in the hotel was not at all satisfactory.
See Note
at SATISFACTORY
save
The police telephoned his parents to tell them that he was save.
The police telephoned his parents to tell them that he was safe.
Save
/seɪv/
is a verb: ‘This new drug is likely to save hundreds of lives.’ ‘Thanks to the local fire
brigade, all three children were saved.’
The adjective is safe
/seɪf/:
‘Since the break-in, I never feel safe in the house.’ ‘You should keep
your passport somewhere safe.’
say
1
The policeman said me to go with him to the police station.
The policeman told me to go with him to the police station.
She said to me to ask you to phone her.
She told me to ask you to phone her.
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