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Candy Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
Most / most of / almost all of
Hello,
Can you please help me?
I don't understand the nuances and the differences of 'most / almost all of / most of ' in the following sentences.
Many thanks for your help in advance.
He visited most countries in Europe.
He visited almost all of the countries in Europe.
He visited most of the countries in Europe.
Can you please help me?
I don't understand the nuances and the differences of 'most / almost all of / most of ' in the following sentences.
Many thanks for your help in advance.
He visited most countries in Europe.
He visited almost all of the countries in Europe.
He visited most of the countries in Europe.
Top answer
There is more difference in the structure than in the meaning. Most countries and most of the countries are two ways of saying the same thing. Almost all is a considerably greater percentage.
- There is more difference in the structure than in the meaning.
- Most countries and most of the countries are two ways of saying the same thing.
- Almost all is a considerably greater percentage.
- Most of my friends are gay -- perhaps over 70% Almost all of my friends are gay -- perhaps you're the only straight guy, Candy.
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There is more difference in the structure than in the meaning. Most countries and most of the countries are two ways of saying the same thing. Almost all is a considerably greater percentage.
Most of my friends are gay -- perhaps over 70%
Almost all of my friends are gay -- perhaps you're the only straight guy, Candy.
Most of my friends are gay -- perhaps over 70%
Almost all of my friends are gay -- perhaps you're the only straight guy, Candy.
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Hi Mr Micawber,
I see, most and most of don't make any differences in these sentences. Thank you.
I see, most and most of don't make any differences in these sentences. Thank you.
Mister MicawberMost of my friends are gay -- perhaps over 70%Lol.....thanks .... I appreciate your great examples
Almost all of my friends are gay -- perhaps you're the only straight guy, Candy.
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Why MUST we promote the gay life style at "most every" opportunity these days. I'm NOT a homophobe, but I still find this innundation to be extremely nauseating! Stop it NOW, or I'll bash you wiff my handbag!
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AnonymousStop it NOW, or I'll bash you wiff my handbag!
You only got one?
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