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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

from windows on/to the left

Bright light floods the room from windows on/to the left.

Hi,
Do both on and to fit in the above and convey a similar idea? If not, what are their differences? Thanks.
  

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Yes, they have a similar meaning. "On the left" implies a closer proximity. "To the left" might be a mile away.

  • Yes, they have a similar meaning.
  • "On the left" implies a closer proximity.
  • "To the left" might be a mile away.
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Yes, they have a similar meaning.

"On the left" implies a closer proximity.

"To the left" might be a mile away.


"He walked down a street which had shops on the left."


"He walked through a field with hills to the left

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