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11 abr 2021
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Inglês (EUA)
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Why does "I like cat" not mean that I like cats, but that I like eating cats?
Why does "I like cat" not mean that I like cats, but that I like eating cats?
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11 abr 2021
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- Inglês (EUA)
"Cats" are countable, so it's natural to say "I like cats."
If you say "I like cat," you're treating it like an uncountable noun. This makes it sound like you're referring to cat meat, since meat is not countable.
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