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Mr. Tom Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
The use of no longer
Hi
Could you please tell me if the use of "no longer" is OK here?
I could be patient no longer.
Thanks,
Tom
Could you please tell me if the use of "no longer" is OK here?
I could be patient no longer.
Thanks,
Tom
Top answer
It's correct but kind of unusual. I would refrain from using it in everyday situations.
- It's correct but kind of unusual.
- I would refrain from using it in everyday situations.
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It's correct but kind of unusual. I would refrain from using it in everyday situations.
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Hi Tom
In everyday English, if "no longer" is used, I'd say it tends to be mid-sentence. For example:
- They can no longer afford to put off making that tough decision.
In everyday English, if "no longer" is used, I'd say it tends to be mid-sentence. For example:
- They can no longer afford to put off making that tough decision.
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