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Anonymous Posted 7 years ago
Grammar
Peek out from/of
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She could see him peek out from/of the room.
She could see him peek out from/of the door.
What difference does 'from' and 'of' make in the sentences?
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The four given sentences have the same meaning. The difference, if any, is very slight. The sentences with "of" are a little more formal-sounding.
- The four given sentences have the same meaning.
- The difference, if any, is very slight.
- The sentences with "of" are a little more formal-sounding.
- "From" would tend to be used in everyday, informal conversation, "of," in formal writing.
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The four given sentences have the same meaning. The difference, if any, is very slight. The sentences with "of" are a little more formal-sounding. "From" would tend to be used in everyday, informal conversation, "of," in formal writing.
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