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Contraposition Posted 14 years ago
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'comply with' or 'abide by'

'comply with' or 'abide by'?
  

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Hi, Both are correct, and often there is no difference intended eg Tom complied with the rules. To my ear, this suggests he was a little reluctant. eg Tom abided by the rules .

  • Hi, Both are correct, and often there is no difference intended eg Tom complied with the rules.
  • To my ear, this suggests he was a little reluctant.
  • eg Tom abided by the rules .
  • To my ear,this does not suggest any reluctance.
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Hi,

Both are correct, and often there is no difference intended
eg Tom complied with the rules. To my ear, this suggests he was a little reluctant.

eg Tom abided by the rules. To my ear,this does not suggest any reluctance.
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contraposition'comply with' or 'abide by'?
abide by. Definitely. Emotion: big smile

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