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DutchGirl Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Difference between "in" and "with"
Hello,
Could anyone tell me the difference between:
He raised his eyebrows in disbelief.
He raised his eyebrows with disbelief.
Thank you very much!
Could anyone tell me the difference between:
He raised his eyebrows in disbelief.
He raised his eyebrows with disbelief.
Thank you very much!
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In this context there is a very subtle difference. Hardly any! I might suggest that in disbelief suggest a subconscious reaction and with disbelief is expressing his disbelief.
- In this context there is a very subtle difference.
- Hardly any!
- I might suggest that in disbelief suggest a subconscious reaction and with disbelief is expressing his disbelief.
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In this context there is a very subtle difference. Hardly any! I might suggest that in disbelief suggest a subconscious reaction and with disbelief is expressing his disbelief.
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So, this is a correct sentence?
After she told him that she was pregnant, he raised his eyebrows with disbelief.
After she told him that she was pregnant, he raised his eyebrows with disbelief.
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Yes it is correct, though I would suggest in the context "he raised his eyebrows in disbelief" reads better.
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