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Tenacious Learner Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Question (8). Unit 5.

Hi Teachers,

Could you tell me if 'entered' is a synonym to 'stepped' in this sentence, and what is 'in' in this case?

A man has enter a house and says, 'I … I‘m sorry. I just stepped in'.

Thanks in advance
  

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Adding to what you've mentioned, you can also use crockery or dishware. com/china Hope it helps, Iman

  • Adding to what you've mentioned, you can also use crockery or dishware.
  • com/china Hope it helps, Iman
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Hi Thinkingspain,

Yes.Adding to what you've mentioned, you can also use crockery or dishware. Here is the link:

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/china

Hope it helps,

Iman
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Hi,

And cutlery(British) is also knives, forks, and spoons that you use for eating and serving food .

Regards,

Iman
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Hi imantaghavi,

Thank you very much for your reply, but I think you've confused the post. Emotion: smile

Best,

TS
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Hi,

Could you tell me if 'entered' is a synonym to 'stepped' in this sentence, and what is 'in' in this case?

A man has enter a house and says, 'I … I‘m sorry. I just stepped in'.

The literal meaning of 'he stepped in' is 'he entered, taking one step'.

However, '
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Hi Clive,
CliveThe literal meaning of 'he stepped in' is 'he entered, taking one step'.
However, 'I just stepped in' usually means 'I just entered for a moment',
Thank you for this reply.

So, 'step out' means 'to go outside for a moment', 'step in' means 'to go inside for a moment' right?

CliveI just stepped in
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Hi,

, 'step out' means 'to go outside for a moment', 'step in' means 'to go inside for a moment' right? Yes




One more 'step in' and 'step out' are phrasal verbs, aren't they? Yes

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Hi Clive,

Thank you so much for all your replies.Emotion: wink

Best,

TS
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Hi Thinking Spain,

Yes, you're right.

Sorry for the mistake.

Regards,

Iman
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Hi imantaghavi,

No Problem at all.

Best,

TS

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