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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

a constant buzzing/ringing in my left ear

There is always a constant buzzing/ringing in my left ear.

I suffer from a constant buzzing/ringing in my left ear.

Which statement and word sounds better respectively? Thanks.
  

Top answer

They are all grammatically fine. Word choice depends on the actual sound heard by the sufferer: buzzing. ringing, humming, etc.

— Mister Micawber

  • They are all grammatically fine.
  • Word choice depends on the actual sound heard by the sufferer: buzzing.
  • ringing, humming, etc.
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They are all grammatically fine. Word choice depends on the actual sound heard by the sufferer: buzzing. ringing, humming, etc.
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Mister MicawberThey are all grammatically fine. Word choice depends on the actual sound heard by the sufferer: buzzing. ringing, humming, etc.

Thanks, Mister, for your time and concise reply.

Just to make sure, is the following right?

I suffer a constant humming in my left ear.

If yes, in what way does it di
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Suffer without from doesn't sound right here-- from is almost universally used with health conditions, I think.
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Mister MicawberSuffer without from doesn't sound right here-- from is almost universally used with health conditions, I think.

Thanks, Mister.
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>>There is always a constant buzzing/ringing in my left ear.

I'd use either always or constant, but not both.

CJ
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CalifJim>>There is always a constant buzzing/ringing in my left ear.

I'd use either always or constant, but not both.

CJ
Sharp eye! Jim.

Thanks for pointing out the redundant word.
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