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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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A cat is happy on its own
A cat is happy on its own but a dog wants your attention.
Could I substitute "alone/by itself" for "on its own" in the above? Thanks.
Could I substitute "alone/by itself" for "on its own" in the above? Thanks.
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Not really-- on its own I think better suggests a cat's independence, which is the point, not merely the solitude.
- Not really-- on its own I think better suggests a cat's independence, which is the point, not merely the solitude.
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Not really-- on its own I think better suggests a cat's independence, which is the point, not merely the solitude.
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Mister MicawberNot really-- on its own I think better suggests a cat's independence, which is the point, not merely the solitude.Thanks, Mister.
Your explanation makes perfect sense to me!
By the way, doesn't "by itself" also suggestion its independence?
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