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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary
Metal or metallic
Hi! What is the right variant: metal soldier figurine or metallic soldier figurine? Is there any difference in meening between these variants?
Thank you in advance!
Thank you in advance!
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Something that is "metal" is made from metal. Something that is "metalic" has the appearance of metal. " He was playing with his little metal soldiers.
- Something that is "metal" is made from metal.
- Something that is "metalic" has the appearance of metal.
- " He was playing with his little metal soldiers.
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Something that is "metal" is made from metal. Something that is "metalic" has the appearance of metal.
Usually, we refer to these as "tin soldiers" -- we wouldn't say "soldier figurine" but just "soldier."
He was playing with his little metal soldiers.
Usually, we refer to these as "tin soldiers" -- we wouldn't say "soldier figurine" but just "soldier."
He was playing with his little metal soldiers.
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Think of it this way: metallic = 'metal-like'.
In fact, I believe that is the source of 'ly' to form an adverb from an adjective, like the German lieblich.
In fact, I believe that is the source of 'ly' to form an adverb from an adjective, like the German lieblich.
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