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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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I could use my pencil as a weapon.

I could use my pencil as a weapon. VS. I could use my pencil for a weapon.

Which one is natural to you, use...as or use...for here? Thank you so much as usual and have a good and safe day.
  

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Anonymous I could use my pencil as a weapon. VS. I could use my pencil for a weapon.

— Avangi

  • Anonymous I could use my pencil as a weapon.
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  • I could use my pencil for a weapon.
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AnonymousI could use my pencil as a weapon. VS. I could use my pencil for a weapon.
". . . . as a weapon" is better style.

". . . . for a weapon may be more common in casual conversation among non-professional people.
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I agree with avangi however there are those who would say "I' rekon I'm a gonna use that there pencil for a weapon". I'm just glad I don't live there
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