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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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If only because
Does this phrase "if only because" mean "at least for one reason" or "only because of that reason" ?
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Hi, Does this phrase "if only because" mean "at least for one reason" or "only because of that reason" ? You have the right idea. Consider these examples.
- Hi, Does this phrase "if only because" mean "at least for one reason" or "only because of that reason" ?
- You have the right idea.
- Consider these examples.
- Tom loves Mary, only because she is rich.
- That's the only reason he loves her.
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Hi,
Does this phrase "if only because" mean "at least for one reason" or "only because of that reason" ?
You have the right idea.
Consider these examples.
Tom loves Mary, only because she is rich. That's the only reason he loves her.
Tom loves Mary, if only because she is rich. There could be other reasons involved. B
Does this phrase "if only because" mean "at least for one reason" or "only because of that reason" ?
You have the right idea.
Consider these examples.
Tom loves Mary, only because she is rich. That's the only reason he loves her.
Tom loves Mary, if only because she is rich. There could be other reasons involved. B
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