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Jacklong Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

"alphabetically" or "in alphabetically"

"Do you put the words alphabetically?" or "Do you put the words in alphabetically?"

Which one is correct and why?

Thank you very much for your help in advance.
  

Top answer

No 'in'. 'Alphabetically' is an adverb.

  • No 'in'.
  • 'Alphabetically' is an adverb.
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No 'in'. 'Alphabetically' is an adverb.
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Alphabetically (adverb to stand by itself)
In alphabetical order (prepositional phrase)

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