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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

on its own or by itself

on its own by itself
How would one say:
The door closes on its own/by itself behind you.

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"By itself" is the common "natural" choice, but "on its own" is not incorrect.

  • "By itself" is the common "natural" choice, but "on its own" is not incorrect.
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"By itself" is the common "natural" choice, but "on its own" is not incorrect.

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