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Lucas21c Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Over vs during
Could you tell me what the difference is between 'during' and 'over' in the following sentence?
Also, I would like to know which of them the meanig of 'throughout' is closer to in the sentence?
Thank you.
Weather conditions have been improving over/during the past few days.
Also, I would like to know which of them the meanig of 'throughout' is closer to in the sentence?
Thank you.
Weather conditions have been improving over/during the past few days.
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lucas21c Weather conditions have been improving over/during the past few days. There's no difference. In the past/last few days is also possible.
- lucas21c Weather conditions have been improving over/during the past few days.
- There's no difference.
- In the past/last few days is also possible.
- I don't remember seeing or hearing throughout used in this context very often.
- Perhaps a native speaker can comment on it.
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lucas21cWeather conditions have been improving over/during the past few days.There's no difference. In the past/last few days is also possible. I don't remember seeing or hearing throughout used in this context very often. Perhaps a native speaker can comment on it. I would avoid it.
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As far as I know, 'during' implies the improving might not continue within the period though the weather have been improving on the whole while 'over' means the improving lasted for the whole period.
Is there another one who can confirm whether I understand it right and give other opinions to my original questions?
Thank you.
Is there another one who can confirm whether I understand it right and give other opinions to my original questions?
Thank you.
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