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Nerdikarp Posted 15 years ago
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"... only saw one... " vs " ... saw only one..."

1- I only saw one.

2- I saw only one.

Which is correct and what is the difference?

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In practical English, they are the same and mean that I didn't see 2 or more. In picky English, the first means that I didn't hear, feel, taste or touch one.

  • In practical English, they are the same and mean that I didn't see 2 or more.
  • In picky English, the first means that I didn't hear, feel, taste or touch one.
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In practical English, they are the same and mean that I didn't see 2 or more. In picky English, the first means that I didn't hear, feel, taste or touch one.

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