Difference between/in the attributes of different dogs
Which is correct to use “in” or “between” in the following sentence?:
“There is little difference between/in the attributes of different dogs”.
Top answer
Both versions are problematic. To my ear, 'attributes' doesn't fit. I don't see a reason to compare attributes when you are really comparing dogs.
- Both versions are problematic.
- To my ear, 'attributes' doesn't fit.
- I don't see a reason to compare attributes when you are really comparing dogs.
- Comparing attributes seems too indirect.
- I would reword it, also avoiding 'difference' and 'different' in the same sentence, which sounds too repetitive.
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Both versions are problematic. To my ear, 'attributes' doesn't fit. I don't see a reason to compare attributes when you are really comparing dogs. Comparing attributes seems too indirect. I would reword it, also avoiding 'difference' and 'different' in the same sentence, which sounds too repetitive.
There is little difference between one dog and another.
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