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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
the window to/of the kitchen
Luckily, the window to/of the kitchen wass unlucked, so she could get into the house through the windows.
My question: Do both to and of work with the above wording? If yes, do they mean pretty much the same? Thanks.
My question: Do both to and of work with the above wording? If yes, do they mean pretty much the same? Thanks.
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"the window of the kitchen" sounds awkward. "The kitchen window" is far more natural. The window TO the kitchen is acceptable, but "the kitchen window" is still better.
- "the window of the kitchen" sounds awkward.
- "The kitchen window" is far more natural.
- The window TO the kitchen is acceptable, but "the kitchen window" is still better.
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"the window of the kitchen" sounds awkward. "The kitchen window" is far more natural.
The window TO the kitchen is acceptable, but "the kitchen window" is still better.
The window TO the kitchen is acceptable, but "the kitchen window" is still better.
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Grammar Geek"the window of the kitchen" sounds awkward. "The kitchen window" is far more natural.Thanks, GG.
The window TO the kitchen is acceptable, but "the kitchen window" is still better.
To make sure, are the kitchen window and the window to the kitchen referring to the same thing?
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Thanks, GG.
By the way, I ran across your lovely photo earlier on the photo forum. You look so nice!
By the way, I ran across your lovely photo earlier on the photo forum. You look so nice!
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I would only say "the window to the kitchen" if the point of view was from someone outside the house -- as in your example, where someone was trying to find a way to get inside. In most circumstances you would say "the kitchen window."
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KhoffI would only say "the window to the kitchen" if the point of view was from someone outside the house -- as in your example, where someone was trying to find a way to get inside. In most circumstances you would say "the kitchen window."Well put! Thanks, Khoff.
Got it.
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I have a similar question.
Is it natural to use 'in' in this case?
For example,
I opened one of the windows in the room to let some of the air dissipate the smell of paint.
The window in the kitchen is a bit rusty. You may need to use some force.
Thanks.
Is it natural to use 'in' in this case?
For example,
I opened one of the windows in the room to let some of the air dissipate the smell of paint.
The window in the kitchen is a bit rusty. You may need to use some force.
Thanks.
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