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Anonymous Posted 8 years ago
In cartoons, the smell of skunks is conveyed as/by green lines from their tails. Thanks
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Conveyed as
Is convey the correct word?
In cartoons, the smell of skunks is conveyed as/by green lines from their tails. Thanks
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I imagine 'conveyed as' is used on a rare occasion, but 'conveyed by' is by far the more usual way to say it. 'conveyed' is OK. Also 'portrayed' or 'depicted'.
- I imagine 'conveyed as' is used on a rare occasion, but 'conveyed by' is by far the more usual way to say it.
- 'conveyed' is OK.
- Also 'portrayed' or 'depicted'.
- CJ
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I imagine 'conveyed as' is used on a rare occasion, but 'conveyed by' is by far the more usual way to say it.
'conveyed' is OK. Also 'portrayed' or 'depicted'.
CJ
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