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Jesusengland Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

I'd like to finish this work /job by Thursday.

Hello.

What is the difference in meaning?

-I'd like to finish this work by Thursday.
-I'd like to finish this job by Thursday.

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Hi, What is the difference in meaning? -I'd like to finish this work by Thursday. -I'd like to finish this job by Thursday.

— Clive

  • Hi, What is the difference in meaning?
  • -I'd like to finish this work by Thursday.
  • -I'd like to finish this job by Thursday.
  • Often, no difference is intended.
  • 'Job' suggests to me a more clearly defined unit of work.
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Hi,

What is the difference in meaning?

-I'd like to finish this work by Thursday.

-I'd like to finish this job by Thursday.

Often, no difference is intended.

'Job' suggests to me a more clearly defined unit of work.

The word 'job' is commonly used in this way.



Clive
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