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Mr. Tom Posted 16 years ago
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His remark was in the nature of a threat.
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Would you say that both of the following sentences are equally natural?
His remark was in the nature of a threat.
His remark was of the nature of a threat.
Thanks,
Tom
Would you say that both of the following sentences are equally natural?
His remark was in the nature of a threat.
His remark was of the nature of a threat.
Thanks,
Tom
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No, I much prefer the second. Strictly: 'of the nature of' = like, similar to; 'in the nature of' = essentially, inherently.
- No, I much prefer the second.
- Strictly: 'of the nature of' = like, similar to; 'in the nature of' = essentially, inherently.
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No, I much prefer the second. Strictly: 'of the nature of' = like, similar to; 'in the nature of' = essentially, inherently.
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