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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Round the corner
What does "round the corner" mean when we use it to give directions ?
Top answer
Turn the next corner and go a short distance.
- Turn the next corner and go a short distance.
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Context will tell.
The imperative is uncommon in the US, but I surely agree with MrM's definition.
We'd more likely use it as part of another phrase, in which " 'round the corner" stands for "around the corner." "Go 'round the corner." "Around" is a preposition.
"Go up the street and 'round the corner."
Without the apostrophe, "round" is a transitive verb. It's something you do
The imperative is uncommon in the US, but I surely agree with MrM's definition.
We'd more likely use it as part of another phrase, in which " 'round the corner" stands for "around the corner." "Go 'round the corner." "Around" is a preposition.
"Go up the street and 'round the corner."
Without the apostrophe, "round" is a transitive verb. It's something you do
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