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Mitsuo23 Posted 12 years ago
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good examples are needed

Hi,

Would you come up with examples that clarify the difference between iPhone, an iPhone, the iPhone.

Thank you,
M
  

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It's like any other article question. You should try to give some example.
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OK. I'll try to explain my point.


It is my understanding that iPhone is a name of a device basically and an iPhone is a device itself and the iPhone is a type of many devices in the market.


I know these things as knowledge but in more practical way I oftentimes find myself confused which one I should use in context. Let's say, should I say, (and can I say) "I want to b
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It is my understanding that iPhone is the name of a particular device basically Yes, it's the name of Apple's smart phone. is a device itself and the iPhone is one type of many different devices in the market. I know these things as knowledge but in more practical way I oftentimes find myself confused which one I should use in conte
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Thank you for the reply.

Sorry but two more things I have to ask your favor.

1) Can I also say, "I want to buy iPhone"?

2) I came up with the context that I think is good for "an iPhone" and "the iPhone." Do they look OK to you? Also, would you provide another example you would use "iPhone" instead of "an/the iPhone."

- Apple Sold 33.8 Million iPhones in Q4.
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mitsuwao231) Can I also say, "I want to buy iPhone"? Emotion: no I want to buy two iPhones.
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Thank you for your help. I appreciate that.
M
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