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Anonymous Posted 7 years ago
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At least
"I'm sorry to hear that. Is there any chance he'll recover?"
"No. At least that's what I've been told recently."
"The doctor told you that?"
"Yes. But we still live in the hope."
Is the bolded part natural in the conversation?
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Is the bolded part natural in the conversation? Yes. This use of 'at least' weakens the strength of what is being said.
- Is the bolded part natural in the conversation?
- Yes.
- This use of 'at least' weakens the strength of what is being said.
- eg Mary loves me At least that's what she says.
- The speaker is not certain that Mary loves him.
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Is the bolded part natural in the conversation? Yes.
This use of 'at least' weakens the strength of what is being said.
eg Mary loves me At least that's what she says.
The speaker is not certain that Mary loves him.
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