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Abil Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

my dictionary is falling apart

The binding of my dictionary is falling apart / coming apart / loosened because of / due to frequent use. It needs rebinding.

How will a native speaker say this? Thanks
  

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Hi, All these phrases are OK, except for 'loosened'. Clive

  • Hi, All these phrases are OK, except for 'loosened'.
  • Clive
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4 Answers
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Hi,
All these phrases are OK, except for 'loosened'.
Clive
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Thanks Clive.

Could you please give me an example where "loosened" is used?
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Hi,
Could you please give me an example where "loosened" is used?

The robbers tied the man up. Later, he escaped because the ropes had loosened.
Clive

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