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older than what

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WBYeats
 
Reply Thu 16 Apr, 2015 07:36 am
-John is older than he wants others to think him to be.
-John is older than what he wants others to think him to be.
-John is older than he wants others to think him.
-John is older than what he wants others to think him.

Are they all correct and equally correct? Any difference in meaning?

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Reply Thu 16 Apr, 2015 07:43 am
@WBYeats,

All correct, no difference in meaning, but the solution with fewer words is more elegant.

The "what" can be added for clarity or emphasis, but it's not required.
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Reply Thu 16 Apr, 2015 08:20 pm
@McTag,
Thank you.
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