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Roky0071 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar
Difference among "According to, depending on, based on and on the basis of"
1. Prices vary according to the area you choose
2. Prices vary depending on the area you choose.
3. Prices vary based on the area you choose.
4. Prices vary on the basis of the area you choose.
What is the difference in meaning among the sentences above? Do they carry the same meaning?
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roky0071 What is the difference in meaning among the sentences above? I see none except that #4 is much less native. roky0071 Do they carry the same meaning?
- roky0071 What is the difference in meaning among the sentences above?
- I see none except that #4 is much less native.
- roky0071 Do they carry the same meaning?
- Yes, and they are all clumsier than a simple 'with': Price varies with the area.
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roky0071What is the difference in meaning among the sentences above?
I see none except that #4 is much less native.
roky0071Do they carry the same meaning?
Yes, and they are all clumsier than a simple 'with':
Price varies with the area.
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