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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

rather than or than or as opposed?

Hi,
Would you tell me if I have to insert rather or than or opposed?

It takes an extra 10 seconds to fast forward through something at 300x speed rather than/ as opposed to 30x speed.

It takes10 more seconds to fast forward through something at 300x speed than at 30x speed.

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I think you got the speeds backwards, but ignoring that, the first one is "as opposed to", and the second is correct.

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  • I think you got the speeds backwards, but ignoring that, the first one is "as opposed to", and the second is correct.
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I think you got the speeds backwards, but ignoring that, the first one is "as opposed to", and the second is correct.
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Hi,

Is as opposed to and versus interchangeable?
I heard this in a basketball game. I don't remember the beginning of the sentence, How would one have to start such a sentence and are the 2 interchangeable?

....as opposed to/versus having to play defense in transition

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AnonymousIs as opposed to and versus interchangeable?
Not always. "Versus" can mean "against". Also, "versus" implies alternatives, whereas "as opposed to" implies contrast.
Anonymous....as opposed to/versus having to play defense in transition
Maybe "The coach explained the advantages of staying on offense as opposed to/ver
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He closes on him, forcing him to drive as opposed to/instead of shoot.

Which would you choose?
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Thank you,

I have a post that has different grammar questions? Can I show you so you can tell me what you think please?

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If you join the forum, people can look at your profile and see all your posts.
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I will do, may I ask you personnaly the post please?
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Link to it now or tell me what the title is.
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