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Avid learner Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Through vs into

Hi,

1. Evil permeates through the soul of man.
2. Evil permeates into the soul of man.

What is the difference(s) between the two sentences above?

Thanks, A.L.
  

Top answer

Both prepositions are superfluous and should be deleted: Evil permeates the soul of man. to pass into or through every part of: Bright sunshine permeated the room.

— Mister Micawber

  • Both prepositions are superfluous and should be deleted: Evil permeates the soul of man.
  • to pass into or through every part of: Bright sunshine permeated the room.
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Both prepositions are superfluous and should be deleted:

Evil permeates the soul of man.

Permeate:
verb (used with object)
1.to pass into or through every part of: Bright sunshine permeated the room.
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