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Supercat Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
Often used vs well used
Can you use "It is well used" instead of "It is often used"?
Or do you think they are different?
Or do you think they are different?
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What does the "it" refer to?
- What does the "it" refer to?
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teechrWhat does the "it" refer to?I didn't have any special one. Sorry.
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AlpheccaStarsThese shoes are well used. I have used them often.Lol I think I've roughly got it.
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What if something insubstantial like a system?
"The metric system is more often used in the world."
Is "often" better?
"The metric system is more often used in the world."
Is "often" better?
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There is a very fine line between well-used and worn out.
Well-used has the connotation that the item is such a favorite that you are reluctant to throw it away.
Well-used has the connotation that the item is such a favorite that you are reluctant to throw it away.
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SupercatWhat if something insubstantial like a system?"The metric system is more often used in the world."Is "often" better?Yes.
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AlpheccaStarsThere is a very fine line between well-used and worn out.Indeed. I didn't notice it. Thanks.
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Well used is usually an adjective describing the thing itself.
Often used is an adverb + verb describing an action.
As AS observed, well used often suggests that you can tell by looking at it that the thing has been used a lot.
Often used is an adverb + verb describing an action.
As AS observed, well used often suggests that you can tell by looking at it that the thing has been used a lot.
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