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Tamguatlay Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Is 'up' redundant?

The bear standing on its hind legs, lifted (up) its right paw.

Is 'up' redundant?

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Top answer

I think its neither redundant nor necessary.

— MIG

  • I think its neither redundant nor necessary.
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I think its neither redundant nor necessary.
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MIGI think its neither redundant nor necessary.
Aren't they pretty much the same? I mean redundant and unnecessary?
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tamguatlayIs 'up' redundant?
In that kind of use, the adverb 'up' carries the suggestion of completeness or fullness.
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