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Kim Yi Tai Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

If necessary / when necessary / as necessary

Hi!

Is there any major difference between if necessary, when necessary and as necessary?

Many thanks.

  

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'when necessary' and 'as necessary' are not different in any major way. 'if necessary' is different. It suggests that it may never be necessary at all.

— CalifJim

  • 'when necessary' and 'as necessary' are not different in any major way.
  • 'if necessary' is different.
  • It suggests that it may never be necessary at all.
  • CJ
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'when necessary' and 'as necessary' are not different in any major way.

'if necessary' is different. It suggests that it may never be necessary at all.

CJ

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