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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
"I sew on patches"
I saw "I sew on patches" in a song but I think that "I sew patches" is correct. Is there a reason there is "on" and meaning difference between them? Thank you so much as always.
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The "on" is natural. You can say "I'm going to patch my clothes," and "My clothes are patched" (have patches). " But a "patch" is a discrete piece of fabric, which must be sewn on to the clothing.
- The "on" is natural.
- You can say "I'm going to patch my clothes," and "My clothes are patched" (have patches).
- " But a "patch" is a discrete piece of fabric, which must be sewn on to the clothing.
- I suppose "sew on" may be considered a compound verb.
- I take in laundry.
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The "on" is natural.
You can say "I'm going to patch my clothes," and "My clothes are patched" (have patches).
"My clothes need patching."
But a "patch" is a discrete piece of fabric, which must be sewn on to the clothing.
I suppose "sew on" may be considered a compound verb.
I take in laundry.
I
You can say "I'm going to patch my clothes," and "My clothes are patched" (have patches).
"My clothes need patching."
But a "patch" is a discrete piece of fabric, which must be sewn on to the clothing.
I suppose "sew on" may be considered a compound verb.
I take in laundry.
I
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