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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Portraying

Hi, Please help!!

I wonder if the sentence below is correct.

This is a Uruguayan bill portraying a famous poet from that nation.

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Yes, that is OK, but 'banknote' would be better than 'bill'.

— Mister Micawber

  • Yes, that is OK, but 'banknote' would be better than 'bill'.
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Yes, that is OK, but 'banknote' would be better than 'bill'.
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What about

This is a bill where a famous poet from that country is portrayed.

Can a bill not an artist portray a person?

Please reply to me.

Thanks ahead^^
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AnonymousThis is a banknote on which a famous poet from that country is portrayed.
Mr. M's reply is OK.
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Are there any differences between a banknote and a bill?

According to Cobuild English Dictionary, bill is a piece of paper money in American English and note is the British word.
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There is no difference in meaning (and I am American and say 'banknote'). However, both 'bill' and 'note' have other meanings which can sometimes be confusing in context. 'Banknote' is more precise.
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