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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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As much as possible / when we can
Hello.
Are there any difference between "as much as possible" and "when we can"?
We should use electrical appliances as much as possible.
We should use electrical appliances when we can.
Thank you.
Are there any difference between "as much as possible" and "when we can"?
We should use electrical appliances as much as possible.
We should use electrical appliances when we can.
Thank you.
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" Depending on context, "when we can" sounds sort of dismissive. "I visit my grandmother when I can" sounds like you don't visit very often and you're defensive about it.
- " Depending on context, "when we can" sounds sort of dismissive.
- "I visit my grandmother when I can" sounds like you don't visit very often and you're defensive about it.
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"Whenever we can" would be closer to meaning "as often as possible." Depending on context, "when we can" sounds sort of dismissive. "I visit my grandmother when I can" sounds like you don't visit very often and you're defensive about it.
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