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Davidrock65 Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
over, because of and about?
1. What's the difference between over , because of and about?
They are fighting over her = They are fighting because of her?
They are arguing over whether they should adopt a child = They are arguing about whether they should adopt a child?
2. a. She made lots of money with her body. b. I'm sure you will get a lot of attention with your pretty face.
Do they sound awkward? Or should I say, "Her body made lots of money" and "I'm sure your pretty face will get a lot of attention," or either is fine?
Thanks a million!!!
They are fighting over her = They are fighting because of her?
They are arguing over whether they should adopt a child = They are arguing about whether they should adopt a child?
2. a. She made lots of money with her body. b. I'm sure you will get a lot of attention with your pretty face.
Do they sound awkward? Or should I say, "Her body made lots of money" and "I'm sure your pretty face will get a lot of attention," or either is fine?
Thanks a million!!!
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Verbs and nouns denoting conflict are often followed by over , even though over can mean because of , concerning , or about in those contexts. It is simply a word grouping that is usually used. fight over, argue over, argument over, dispute over, conflict over, struggle over You can say the sentences in the second part of your question in any of the ways you mention.
- Verbs and nouns denoting conflict are often followed by over , even though over can mean because of , concerning , or about in those contexts.
- It is simply a word grouping that is usually used.
- fight over, argue over, argument over, dispute over, conflict over, struggle over You can say the sentences in the second part of your question in any of the ways you mention.
- However, I find them awkward -- in fact, extremely awkward -- not grammatically, but socially.
- Where in the world are you ever going to use those rude sentences?
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Verbs and nouns denoting conflict are often followed by over, even though over can mean because of, concerning, or about in those contexts. It is simply a word grouping that is usually used.
fight over, argue over, argument over, dispute over, conflict over, struggle over
You can say the sentences in the second part of your question
fight over, argue over, argument over, dispute over, conflict over, struggle over
You can say the sentences in the second part of your question
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