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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
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than usual vs than usually
The one I bought was thicker than usually
The one I bought was thicker than usual
Which one of these is correct? And is there any exception to your answer?
Thanks!
The one I bought was thicker than usual
Which one of these is correct? And is there any exception to your answer?
Thanks!
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Hi, The one I bought was thicker than usually The one I bought was thicker than usual Which one of these is correct? Usual And is there any exception to your answer? Millions of word of English are spoken every day, in countless scenarios.
- Hi, The one I bought was thicker than usually The one I bought was thicker than usual Which one of these is correct?
- Usual And is there any exception to your answer?
- Millions of word of English are spoken every day, in countless scenarios.
- English is full of exceptions.
- Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,
The one I bought was thicker than usually
The one I bought was thicker than usual
Which one of these is correct? Usual
And is there any exception to your answer? Millions of word of English are spoken
The one I bought was thicker than usually
The one I bought was thicker than usual
Which one of these is correct? Usual
And is there any exception to your answer? Millions of word of English are spoken
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Please explain why we use ,usual, and not ,usually, It's really hurting my head!
what is modifying what, and how. does the
what is modifying what, and how. does the
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The one I bought was thicker than usual
Think of the meaning this way.
eg The steak that I bought was thicker than the usual steak that I buy.
Think of the meaning this way.
eg The steak that I bought was thicker than the usual steak that I buy.
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Thanks for your response,
I think we, but not entirely sure, can also say, the steak that I bought was thicker than the steak I usually buy.
so why not,the steak that I bought was thicker than usually?
Sorry to further complicate matters.
I think we, but not entirely sure, can also say, the steak that I bought was thicker than the steak I usually buy.
so why not,the steak that I bought was thicker than usually?
Sorry to further complicate matters.
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Yes, your long-form sentence with 'usually' is correct. But when you shorten it, it is hard for me to see that 'usually' modifies the implicit verb 'buy'.
It's really a matter of what is idiomatic and natural to native speakers.
Clive
It's really a matter of what is idiomatic and natural to native speakers.
Clive
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Anonymousthan usualThis is a fixed phrase. There is no logic involved.
CJ
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If you want to use "usually," it has to modify a verb (like "buy" or "do") rather than a noun (like "steak").
I bought a thicker steak than I usually do.
I bought a thicker steak than I usually do.
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