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Angliholic Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

The assistant to the head of the company

George is the assistant to the head of the company.

Hi,

What does "to" mean in the above? Is it interchangeable with "of?" Thanks.
  

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George works for the head of the company as an assistant. "assistant to" is the correct expression of this relationship. It is not interchangable with of .

— AlpheccaStars

  • George works for the head of the company as an assistant.
  • "assistant to" is the correct expression of this relationship.
  • It is not interchangable with of .
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George works for the head of the company as an assistant.

"assistant to" is the correct expression of this relationship. It is not interchangable with of.
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Thanks, AlpheccaStars.

But can you tell me why "of" fits in one sentence while "to" fits in the other, especially the latter?
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I'm not sure what sentences you are referring to. You only gave one sentence in your post.
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