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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

passed, passed by, finished

Children's day has already passed. Children's day has already passed by. Children's day has already finished.
Which is better? and could someone explain the difference???
I am Yulily from JAPAN, I want to improve my English, I'm so happy I found this site!!
  

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Hello, Yulily, and welcome to English Forums. Why not register so we can get to know you better? Children's Day has already passed/finished — Both of these are fine, but I suggest that 'passed' is more usual and more accurate.

  • Hello, Yulily, and welcome to English Forums.
  • Why not register so we can get to know you better?
  • Children's Day has already passed/finished — Both of these are fine, but I suggest that 'passed' is more usual and more accurate.
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Hello, Yulily, and welcome to English Forums. Why not register so we can get to know you better?

Children's Day has already passed/finished— Both of these are fine, but I suggest that 'passed' is more usual and more accurate.

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