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Zpxykm Posted 19 years ago
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delete and erase and wipe-out

0 Can we make differences between the delete and erase and wipe-out?02br
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00 In addition, in the sentence above, I use the word 'between'. Which is better/right, 'between' or 'among'? Thanks! 0-
  

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0Though the words have similar meanings, some are used in certain situations. 02br 02br 00I would use "among", "between" seems more appropriate if there are two choices. 0-

— Vorpar

  • 0Though the words have similar meanings, some are used in certain situations.
  • 02br 02br 00I would use "among", "between" seems more appropriate if there are two choices.
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0Though the words have similar meanings, some are used in certain situations. You would say "erase the chalkboard" and not "delete the chalkboard."02br
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00Wipe-out is more often used in very different circumstances, such as surfing and in combat.02br
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00I would use "among", "between" seems more appropriate if there are two choices. I wouldn't consi
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