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Stevenukd Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

NEWSSTAND = BOOKSTORE?

Dear Teachers,

1. Is "newsstand" the same meaning as "bookstore"? and which word is more common?

Thanks a lot to Teachers,

Stevenukd.
  

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Newstands usually specialize in newspapers and magazines, although they may have a few books. Newstands can be inside or outside (on street corners, for instance), and tend to be much smaller than most bookstores. Some very small newstands may be automated.

— Nef

  • Newstands usually specialize in newspapers and magazines, although they may have a few books.
  • Newstands can be inside or outside (on street corners, for instance), and tend to be much smaller than most bookstores.
  • Some very small newstands may be automated.
  • Someone can put money into a machine and take out a newspaper.
  • Both terms are appropriate, but not interchangeable.
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Newstands usually specialize in newspapers and magazines, although they may have a few books. Newstands can be inside or outside (on street corners, for instance), and tend to be much smaller than most bookstores. Some very small newstands may be automated. Someone can put money into a machine and take out a newspaper.

Both terms are appropriate, but not interchangeable.
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