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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
As a makeshift/temperary raincoat
It's raining! I'll use this big plastic bag as a makeshift raincoat.
Hi,
Is it ok to replace makeshift in the above with temperary without changing its meaning? Thanks.
Hi,
Is it ok to replace makeshift in the above with temperary without changing its meaning? Thanks.
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Makeshift emphasizes that you are using something for something other than its normal purpose. Otherwise, the substitution is fine.
- Makeshift emphasizes that you are using something for something other than its normal purpose.
- Otherwise, the substitution is fine.
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Makeshift emphasizes that you are using something for something other than its normal purpose. Otherwise, the substitution is fine.
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"temporary"
Not completely. Makeshift has the implication of something creative, not designed for the purpose, but fabricated on the spur of the moment when the main implement is not available.
"Temporary" means something that will be replaced later, for something more permanent.
Not completely. Makeshift has the implication of something creative, not designed for the purpose, but fabricated on the spur of the moment when the main implement is not available.
"Temporary" means something that will be replaced later, for something more permanent.
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