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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
Vocabulary

in the first place//in the beginning//initially

The very things that attracted tourists in the first place ends up being destroyed.

Hi,

Does "in the first place" in the above amount to "in the beginning" and "initially?" Thanks.
  

Top answer

Yes, but with more emphasis than either of your alternatives. And it should read ' end '.

  • Yes, but with more emphasis than either of your alternatives.
  • And it should read ' end '.
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Yes, but with more emphasis than either of your alternatives. And it should read 'end'.
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