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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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Controlled by or with

Hello
Should I say the device is controlled by an iPhone or with an iPhone.
I'm not sure which to use and would appreciate some help
Thanks
Mene
  

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Anonymous Should I say the device is controlled by an iPhone or with an iPhone. You can use either, but depending on the context, 'by' could suggest that the control is automatic, whereas 'with' indicates that another entity guides the phone in its task.

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  • Anonymous Should I say the device is controlled by an iPhone or with an iPhone.
  • You can use either, but depending on the context, 'by' could suggest that the control is automatic, whereas 'with' indicates that another entity guides the phone in its task.
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AnonymousShould I say the device is controlled by an iPhone or with an iPhone.
You can use either, but depending on the context, 'by' could suggest that the control is automatic, whereas 'with' indicates that another entity guides the phone in its task.
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