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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Come vs. come down
If you add 10 to 5 and then add another 2, the amount will (come / come down) to 17.
1. I heard a native speaker said something in the same sense as above, but I can't remember if he used "come" or "come down". Could you please advise if which verb is correct?
2. If both can be used, what is the difference? A good example would be appreciated.
1. I heard a native speaker said something in the same sense as above, but I can't remember if he used "come" or "come down". Could you please advise if which verb is correct?
2. If both can be used, what is the difference? A good example would be appreciated.
Top answer
10 + 5 + 2 = 17. This is simple addition . When adding things up to make the final sum, the concept of "come down" makes no sense.
- 10 + 5 + 2 = 17.
- This is simple addition .
- When adding things up to make the final sum, the concept of "come down" makes no sense.
- However, 10 + 5 + 2 comes to 17 is correct (mostly in spoken) English.
- Perhaps this is what you overheard?
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10 + 5 + 2 = 17. This is simple addition.
When adding things up to make the final sum, the concept of "come down" makes no sense.
However, 10 + 5 + 2 comes to 17 is correct (mostly in spoken) English. Perhaps this is what you overheard?
When adding things up to make the final sum, the concept of "come down" makes no sense.
However, 10 + 5 + 2 comes to 17 is correct (mostly in spoken) English. Perhaps this is what you overheard?
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Thank you, JohnParis.
Yes, "come to" is probably what I overheard.
Again, thank you for your helpful explanation.
Yes, "come to" is probably what I overheard.
Again, thank you for your helpful explanation.
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