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SheltieBites Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Behind/For
"There is not enough support behind/for the plan."
How are "behind" and "for" different?
How are "behind" and "for" different?
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behind suggests a more active pushing forward by the supporters. It is a less formal word choice than for (to my ear). for suggests a simple vote.
- behind suggests a more active pushing forward by the supporters.
- It is a less formal word choice than for (to my ear).
- for suggests a simple vote.
- Its opposite is against .
- People are either for or against the plan.
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behind suggests a more active pushing forward by the supporters. It is a less formal word choice than for (to my ear).
for suggests a simple vote. Its opposite is against. People are either for or against the plan. It is a more common and usual word choice (to my ear).
CJ
for suggests a simple vote. Its opposite is against. People are either for or against the plan. It is a more common and usual word choice (to my ear).
CJ
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