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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Certain vs. Particular
The recording of a certain activity needs to be corrected.
The recording of a particular activity needs to be corrected.
Is there any difference in meaning between 'certain' and 'particular'?
If so, how are they different in the given context? When do we use one over the other?
The recording of a particular activity needs to be corrected.
Is there any difference in meaning between 'certain' and 'particular'?
If so, how are they different in the given context? When do we use one over the other?
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I see no difference there. The two words of course have other uses, where they collocate differently: Do you have a particular girlfriend or are you playing the field? In certain circumstances, you may find yourself in trouble.
- I see no difference there.
- The two words of course have other uses, where they collocate differently: Do you have a particular girlfriend or are you playing the field?
- In certain circumstances, you may find yourself in trouble.
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I see no difference there. The two words of course have other uses, where they collocate differently: Do you have a particular girlfriend or are you playing the field? In certain circumstances, you may find yourself in trouble.
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