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Dela Posted 19 years ago
Vocabulary

market, marketplace

I have no idea of the difference between the word market and marketplace. e.g.

-Being first in the marketplace has also helped..

-Being first in the market has also helped..

are they both correct and of the same meaning?

Thanks!
  

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Hi, In sentences like this, there is no real difference. The words are not being used in a very physical, tangible sense. Here is a simple physical example to consider.

— Clive

  • Hi, In sentences like this, there is no real difference.
  • The words are not being used in a very physical, tangible sense.
  • Here is a simple physical example to consider.
  • Near where I live, there is an area that is called a marketplace .
  • to sell there.
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Hi,

In sentences like this, there is no real difference. The words are not being used in a very physical, tangible sense.

Here is a simple physical example to consider. Near where I live, there is an area that is called a marketplace. There is a market there on Saturdays, which is when farmers bring their vegetables etc.to sell there.

Best wishes, Clive
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