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Prateeksultania Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
near impossible vs nearly inpossible
Is the following sentence correct?
It is near impossible to determine the correct level of executive pay.
Or should it be 'It is nearly impossible' instead of 'It is near impossible'?
It is near impossible to determine the correct level of executive pay.
Or should it be 'It is nearly impossible' instead of 'It is near impossible'?
Top answer
Both are correct.
- Both are correct.
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Both are correct, but one may be more appropriate than the other depending on the message you want to convey and the emphasis you want to make.
1. It is near impossible to determine the correct level of executive pay. The emphasis here is on the pay.
2. It is nearly impossible to determine the correct level of executive pay. The emphasis here is on you. This should read
1. It is near impossible to determine the correct level of executive pay. The emphasis here is on the pay.
2. It is nearly impossible to determine the correct level of executive pay. The emphasis here is on you. This should read
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