(1) He is under arrest.
(2) He is arrested.
English isn't my native language, and I'd like to know if the above two sentences have different meanings. I think (1) means the arrest warrant is issued but he hasn't taken to the police station in handcuffs yet. Or can I say (1) after he is taken to the police station? I think (2) means he is actually handcuffed. Or can I say (2) before he is being handcuffed?
2006-11-06 23:40:31 · 6 answers · asked by ayakofeminine 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
arrested .. already been arrested
under arrest he is about to be arrested
2006-11-06 23:42:21 · answer #1 · answered by NEIGHBORHOOD SUPERSTAR 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1) he is going to get arrested
2) he is already arrested.
2006-11-07 07:44:14 · answer #2 · answered by Nicky "Butt" 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Meaning's the same, wording is the only difference.
2006-11-07 07:42:33 · answer #3 · answered by bookfreak2day 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
#1 is pre tense
#2 is post tense
2006-11-07 07:41:57 · answer #4 · answered by adam_lumina93 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None, in either case, the person in question is in custody.
2006-11-07 07:43:39 · answer #5 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that "He is arrested" is improper English. "He WAS arrested", that's o.k. You wouldn't say "He is graduated" !?!
2006-11-07 07:46:02 · answer #6 · answered by Redrum 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋