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sniper elite or elite sniper ?
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If I say "elite sniper" instead of "sniper elite", can it has meaning in that situation; could it be right ?
Does it right to say, "elite' plays role of a noun and this is the reason it placed after sniper ?
If I say "elite sniper" instead of "sniper elite", can it has meaning in that situation; could it be right ?
Does it right to say, "elite' plays role of a noun and this is the reason it placed after sniper ?
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"Elite sniper" is the preferred order. (adjective before noun) "Sniper elite" sounds more like a title or rank.
- "Elite sniper" is the preferred order.
- (adjective before noun) "Sniper elite" sounds more like a title or rank.
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"Elite sniper" is the preferred order. (adjective before noun)
"Sniper elite" sounds more like a title or rank.
"Sniper elite" sounds more like a title or rank.
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Consider these different meanings.
eg He is the elite sniper. Sounds like he is the best sniper in a group of snipers.
eg He is a member of the sniper elite. He belongs to the group of elite snipers.
In #1 'elite' is an adjective.
In #2, it is a noun.
eg He is the elite sniper. Sounds like he is the best sniper in a group of snipers.
eg He is a member of the sniper elite. He belongs to the group of elite snipers.
In #1 'elite' is an adjective.
In #2, it is a noun.
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