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He wasn't remunerated well vs well remunerated

 

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Old November 03, 2020, 03:07 PM
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He wasn't remunerated well vs well remunerated

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Saying 'remunerated well' means that someone wasn't paid well (didn't receive a lot of money), while 'well remunerated' can mean that there's an implied comparison (didn't receive as much as another).

Both statements can mean exactly the same thing, depending on perception.
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