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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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Hi,

"Did he try and cover it up?"

That's the question I've come across in the article. Does the "Did he try and cover it up?" mean "Did he try to cover it up?"

Thank you.
  

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Yes, they are synonymous. 'Try and' is considered more informal than 'try to'.

— Mister Micawber

  • Yes, they are synonymous.
  • 'Try and' is considered more informal than 'try to'.
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Yes, they are synonymous. 'Try and' is considered more informal than 'try to'.
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Thank you, MM, for your useful reply.
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