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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Help with sentence meaning

Are both 'opposite' and 'other' synonym in meaning the following sentences?

The location of the new store is on the opposite side of the city.
The location of the new store is on the other side of the city.

Also. would 'at' be possible instead of 'on'?
  

Top answer

" Yes, but "at" would not be natural. You're "on" one side or the other.

  • " Yes, but "at" would not be natural.
  • You're "on" one side or the other.
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"synonymous in the following sentences?"

Yes, but "at" would not be natural. You're "on" one side or the other.
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Thanks a lot.
deadrat"synonymous in the following sentences?"
Thanks for the correction.
deadratYes, but "at" would not be natural. You're "on" one side or the other.
Got it.

Also, would the use of the word 'end' instead of 'side' have the same meaning, generally, in the sentence?
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Yes, I was surprised at how instances of "end" that the google found.
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deadratYes, I was surprised at how instances of "end" that the google found.
I see. Well I am always surprised!
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Make that "surprised at how many instances.

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