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Teo Posted 19 years ago
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in that

Some antibiotics used in the treatment of human disease are alike only in that they are obtained from fungi and bacteria.

What does "in that" mean in the above sentence? Does it mean "because"?
  

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to the extent that

  • to the extent that
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in that, because; inasmuch as: In that you won't have time for supper, let me give you something now.

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Teoin that, because; inasmuch as: In that you won't have time for supper, let me give you something now.

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Hi Teo

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Baffledis the right wordEmotion: smile

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