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Xoleoni97 Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Others vs others’

I hear a lot of people say “Don’t compare your life to others”. I was wondering why “others” instead of “others’” since it indicates possession. Can anyone please explain to me?


Thank you in advance

  

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xoleoni97 I hear a lot of people say “Don’t compare your life to others”. How do you know that you're not hearing them say the following? Don't compare your life to others'.

  • xoleoni97 I hear a lot of people say “Don’t compare your life to others”.
  • How do you know that you're not hearing them say the following?
  • Don't compare your life to others'.
  • CJ Please do not double post.
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xoleoni97I hear a lot of people say “Don’t compare your life to others”.

How do you know that you're not hearing them say the following?

Don't compare your life to others'.

CJ

Please do not double post.

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