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Teleostomi Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
"numbers" or "number"?
Is "numbers" a typo? Which is correct, "number" or "numbers"? What's the difference?
The Native Americans understandably resented the numbers of settlers who swarmed onto their lands.
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I would say "number".
- I would say "number".
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Hi,
I think your question is dealing with the use of phrases "numbers of something" and "a number of something." To that I would suggest you put in the word "different" or "various," although the sentences with those adjectivess would not necessary make perfect sense, in front of the word "numbers" and see if that makes some sense. (I am not saying I am right though.)
I think th
I think your question is dealing with the use of phrases "numbers of something" and "a number of something." To that I would suggest you put in the word "different" or "various," although the sentences with those adjectivess would not necessary make perfect sense, in front of the word "numbers" and see if that makes some sense. (I am not saying I am right though.)
I think th
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To me this phrase (the numbers of) means a big ammount.
Like: «The ancient Russians understandably resented the hordes of tataro-mongols who swarmed onto their land»
Like: «The ancient Russians understandably resented the hordes of tataro-mongols who swarmed onto their land»
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Both OK, and numbers suggests more, as-- I think it was Jack-- said.
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