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Lcchang Posted 20 years ago
Vocabulary

complete/ whole

I heard that the electrician says we should have a ____ overhaul of the wiring.

A) complete
B) fair
C) whole
D) round

Answer A) is correct, but I think the word complete can also mean whole or total. So, why not C)? Please advise.

LC
  

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A matter of collocation, LC. A complete overhaul, total recall, the whole kit and kaboodle, a round dozen -- all these words collocate differently.

— Mister Micawber

  • A matter of collocation, LC.
  • A complete overhaul, total recall, the whole kit and kaboodle, a round dozen -- all these words collocate differently.
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A matter of collocation, LC. A complete overhaul, total recall, the whole kit and kaboodle, a round dozen-- all these words collocate differently.
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Ya, I see. I found them on my dictionary too. Thanks.

LC
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