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Mojtaba vahdati Posted 9 years ago
Grammar
They both vs both of them
Which one do you prefer? Is one better than the other?
1) Do they both mean exactly the same thing?
2) Do both of them mean exactly the same thing?
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In everyday use, they both have the same meaning and frequency of use. I happen to prefer the shorter version, 'they both'.
- In everyday use, they both have the same meaning and frequency of use.
- I happen to prefer the shorter version, 'they both'.
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In everyday use, they both have the same meaning and frequency of use. I happen to prefer the shorter version, 'they both'.
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mojtaba vahdatiWhich one do you prefer?
Probably the first, but it's a very weak preference.
On one day I may say the first, and on the next day I may say the second. They are so similar that it's almost a matter of chance which one might come to mind at any given time.
CJ
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