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English 1b3 Posted 15 years ago
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In that vs because

Andrew is similar to Tom in that/because he is a conversationalist.

Would you agree:

in that= how Andrew is similar

because= same meaning as in that OR why Andrew is similar

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Hi, Andrew is similar to Tom in that/because he is a conversationalist. Would you agree: in that= how Andrew is similar Yes because= same meaning as in that OR why Andrew is similar The latter. Ther's still not much difference in meaning.

— Clive

  • Hi, Andrew is similar to Tom in that/because he is a conversationalist.
  • Would you agree: in that= how Andrew is similar Yes because= same meaning as in that OR why Andrew is similar The latter.
  • Ther's still not much difference in meaning.
  • ' In that' is more stylish, more 'educated'.
  • It's not completely clear who 'he' refers to.
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Hi,

Andrew is similar to Tom in that/because he is a conversationalist.

Would you agree:

in that= how Andrew is similar Yes

because= same meaning as in that OR why Andrew is similar The latter. Ther's still not much difference in meaning.

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