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Liveinjapan Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Other than

Hi,

Do not use items other than A.

Do not use other items than A.

Are both correct (I'm sure the first is correct) and do they mean the same?
Thanks.
  

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Hi, #1 is correct and natural. #2 sounds very odd. Clive

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  • Hi, #1 is correct and natural.
  • #2 sounds very odd.
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Hi,



#1 is correct and natural.



#2 sounds very odd.



Clive
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Understand! Thanks so much, Clive.
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Hi Japan,

Do not use items other than A - is right.

Other than means - differently, except, otherwise etc.

Example-

There is no way out other than the fire the fire escape.

thanks

vish
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Hi, Vish. Thanks! Understand!
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Do not use (any) items (which are) other than A (is an item).
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If re-writing is an option: Use only A.
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Grammar GeekUse only A.
I've never thought of it, Barb. It's one of the best options!
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