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Meantolearn Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary

Only v. =? v. only

a. "....some people who care only about themselves."
b. "... some people who only care about themselves."

Which one a or b or both sound(s) right to you native speakers? Please explain your answers.

Thanks
  

Top answer

I prefer the second. I like to let only "float to the left". In this case, I find that the precision of the first sentence contradicts the everyday, easy-going subject matter.

— CalifJim

  • I prefer the second.
  • I like to let only "float to the left".
  • In this case, I find that the precision of the first sentence contradicts the everyday, easy-going subject matter.
  • CJ
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I prefer the second. I like to let only "float to the left".

In this case, I find that the precision of the first sentence contradicts the everyday, easy-going subject matter.

CJ
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