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Alc24 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Gain value OR gain in value

How do you naturally say this sentence please?

1 Because of the subway extension, our house has gain (in) value/worth.

Which do you say?

Gain value

Gain in value

Lose value

Lose in value

or none of the above?

Thank you so much
  

Top answer

1 Because of the subway extension, our house has gained in value / lost value.

  • 1 Because of the subway extension, our house has gained in value / lost value.
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3 Answers
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1 Because of the subway extension, our house has gained in value / lost value.
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I've been searching the web,

1 Can't you say gained in value?

2 If it's gain in value why not lost in value.

3 What about increased value

4 Decreased value?

Thank you
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1 Can't you say gained in value?-- Yes

2 If it's gain in value why not lost in value.-- The use of one does not guarantee the use of the other.

3 What about increased value-- Not here.

4 Decreased value?-- Not here.

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