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BrianLucas Posted 7 years ago
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Is This Redundant?

If I say "she clasps her hands together" is adding "together" redundant?

Or should I say "she clasps her hands" without "together"?

Thanks

Brian

  

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BrianLucas If I say "she clasps her hands together" is adding "together" redundant? Or should I say "she clasps her hands" without "together"? Thanks Brian Yes, 'together' is redundant, but that wouldn't stop me from using it.

— CalifJim

  • BrianLucas If I say "she clasps her hands together" is adding "together" redundant?
  • Or should I say "she clasps her hands" without "together"?
  • Thanks Brian Yes, 'together' is redundant, but that wouldn't stop me from using it.
  • I think it's a forgivable redundancy.
  • CJ
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BrianLucas

If I say "she clasps her hands together" is adding "together" redundant?

Or should I say "she clasps her hands" without "together"?

Thanks

Brian

Yes, 'together' is redundant, but that wouldn't stop me from using it. I think it's a forgivable redundancy.

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