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Hans51 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
"Apply / be applied to"
This theory can apply to the result VS This theory can be applied to the result.
I am sorry about the lame examples but what I would like to know is if the meaning of "apply to" can be the same with that of "be applied to".
Thank you a million in advance and have a nice day.
I am sorry about the lame examples but what I would like to know is if the meaning of "apply to" can be the same with that of "be applied to".
Thank you a million in advance and have a nice day.
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I think "can apply to" means "can be relevant to", while "can be applied to" means "can be used on". For example, the law of gravity applies to falling objects. But a cream can be applied to an insect bite.
- I think "can apply to" means "can be relevant to", while "can be applied to" means "can be used on".
- For example, the law of gravity applies to falling objects.
- But a cream can be applied to an insect bite.
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I think "can apply to" means "can be relevant to", while "can be applied to" means "can be used on". For example, the law of gravity applies to falling objects. But a cream can be applied to an insect bite.
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Thank you and can I understand "be applied to it (by someone)" in the meaning of "can be relevant to" I think that "can be applied to" could mean "can be used on" and "can be relevant to" in some cases. What do you think? Thank you.
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