I am neurotic.
or
I am a neurotic.
If both of them are right, what is the difference between the two sentences?
or
I am a neurotic.
If both of them are right, what is the difference between the two sentences?
Which one is right?
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They're both right. In the first sentence, you're using the adjective to describe someone as "neurotic". In the second sentence, you're using the noun to call someone a "neurotic".
Stop eating so many carrots and tomatoes and you'll be back to whatever your normal color is, very soon.
They are both correct but I would rather be described as having a problem than being one, ex:
--She has diabetes -- the person has a condition
--She is a diabetic -- it's okay if used by a medical professional or in a medical context but the person would rather be more than the sum of her diseases
Giving CaroGirl some grapes :}
--She has diabetes -- the person has a condition
--She is a diabetic -- it's okay if used by a medical professional or in a medical context but the person would rather be more than the sum of her diseases
Giving CaroGirl some grapes :}
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