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Taka Posted 14 years ago
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Only
Which 'only' works better here? Or are they both equally work fine?
They may only think about results.
They may think only about results.
They may only think about results.
They may think only about results.
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Which "only" works better here? Or do they both work equally fine? It depends on the context.
- Which "only" works better here?
- Or do they both work equally fine?
- It depends on the context.
- The second one might tend to be used in more scientific contexts.
- For example: I'd advise you to just get the job done any way you can and not worry about ruffling feathers.
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Which "only" works better here? Or do they both work equally fine?
It depends on the context. The second one might tend to be used in more scientific contexts. For example:
I'd advise you to just get the job done any way you can and not worry about ruffling feathers. If there are complaints, they probably won't affect you, because the owners, they may only think about result
It depends on the context. The second one might tend to be used in more scientific contexts. For example:
I'd advise you to just get the job done any way you can and not worry about ruffling feathers. If there are complaints, they probably won't affect you, because the owners, they may only think about result
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Hi,
They would often be intended to mean the same thing.
But, if you start to look more closely, you can find differences.
They may only think about results. They only think, eg they don't act..
They may think
They would often be intended to mean the same thing.
But, if you start to look more closely, you can find differences.
They may only think about results. They only think, eg they don't act..
They may think
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