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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
about,nearly, almost
For almost/nearly/about 1 hour.
1.What's the difference?
shortly before noon, a little after noon.
2. Is the opposite of 'a little after noon' 'shortly before noon'?
Thanks
1.What's the difference?
shortly before noon, a little after noon.
2. Is the opposite of 'a little after noon' 'shortly before noon'?
Thanks
Top answer
almost = nearly = not quite = just less than about = a little more or less than New2grammar Is the opposite of 'a little after noon' 'shortly before noon'? Yes. But "opposite" is a tricky word!
- almost = nearly = not quite = just less than about = a little more or less than New2grammar Is the opposite of 'a little after noon' 'shortly before noon'?
- Yes.
- But "opposite" is a tricky word!
- You could also say the opposite of "a little after noon" is "a lot after noon".
- You could also say the opposite of "a little after noon" is "a little after midnight".
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almost = nearly = not quite = just less than
about = a little more or less than
But "opposite" is a tricky word!
You could also say the opposite of "a little after noon" is "a lot after noon".
You could also say the opposite of "a little after noon" is "a little aft
about = a little more or less than
New2grammarIs the opposite of 'a little after noon' 'shortly before noon'?Yes.
But "opposite" is a tricky word!
You could also say the opposite of "a little after noon" is "a lot after noon".
You could also say the opposite of "a little after noon" is "a little aft
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CalifJimBut "opposite" is a tricky word!I feel the sameway but have no idea how to rephrase it differently. Any suggestions?
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New2grammarAny suggestions?No! I'm just pointing out the problem! I don't know if there's a solution!
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So, you would have asked the same question or a slightly different question?
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I'd probably have asked the same question -- in spite of the ambiguity. 
Actually, I don't think it would ever have occurred
Actually, I don't think it would ever have occurred
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Thanks, CJ.0
Is "a cold day" the opposite of "a warm night"? Yes.
Is "a cold day" the opposite of "a cold night"? Yes.
Is "a cold day" the opposite of "a warm day"? Yes.
In the following phrase, would "hot" be the opposite of "cold"? : "a cold day"
I don't know if this would lead any more directly to the correct answer, but I don't thin
Is "a cold day" the opposite of "a cold night"? Yes.
Is "a cold day" the opposite of "a warm day"? Yes.
In the following phrase, would "hot" be the opposite of "cold"? : "a cold day"
I don't know if this would lead any more directly to the correct answer, but I don't thin
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