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Kelly Tan Posted 10 years ago
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Of little/no use

If a samurai were a coward, a good quality sword would be of little/no use to him.

Should it be "little" or "no"? Any difference between the two words?

Thank you.
  

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Kelly Tan Should it be "little" or "no"? You may choose depending upon your opinion. Kelly Tan Any difference between the two words?

— Mister Micawber

  • Kelly Tan Should it be "little" or "no"?
  • You may choose depending upon your opinion.
  • Kelly Tan Any difference between the two words?
  • Of course.
  • 'Of no use' is utterly useless; 'of little use' is almost completely useless.
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Kelly TanShould it be "little" or "no"?
You may choose depending upon your opinion.
Kelly TanAny difference between the two words?
Of course. 'Of no use' is utterly useless; 'of little use' is almost completely useless.
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Thank you, Mister Micawber.
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