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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Are side and edge synonymous?
Are side and edge synonymous? How would you phrase the following?
I have the side/edge of the comforter that should be at our feet. [Are edges and sides synonymous or are there 4 edges and 2 sides or 4 sides?]
How would you phrase the following?
I like my nails so square/squared that the edges/sides are pointy.
I like the edges of nails so square/squared that the edges/sides are pointy.
Thank you!!!
I have the side/edge of the comforter that should be at our feet. [Are edges and sides synonymous or are there 4 edges and 2 sides or 4 sides?]
How would you phrase the following?
I like my nails so square/squared that the edges/sides are pointy.
I like the edges of nails so square/squared that the edges/sides are pointy.
Thank you!!!
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) There are many different usages of "edge" and "side," which have to learned by experience. ) "Watch out. )
- ) There are many different usages of "edge" and "side," which have to learned by experience.
- ) "Watch out.
- )
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This would usually be said (in the US) as:
"This side of the comforter should be at our feet." ("Edge" would not be used here.)
The word "edge" is typically used for hard objects made of metal, wood, plastic, etc.:
"I hit my head on the edge of the table." ("Side" is possible here, but "edge" gives emphasis to the hardness of the table.)
For the nails exampl
"This side of the comforter should be at our feet." ("Edge" would not be used here.)
The word "edge" is typically used for hard objects made of metal, wood, plastic, etc.:
"I hit my head on the edge of the table." ("Side" is possible here, but "edge" gives emphasis to the hardness of the table.)
For the nails exampl
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