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Starstuff Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
to market
hi,
"In theory that shouldn't matter, as long as someone is getting the oil to market."
Is "market" here used as a noun or a verb?
If it's a verb, what does it mean by "getting something to market"?
If it's a noun, how come there's no article before it?
Thanks.
"In theory that shouldn't matter, as long as someone is getting the oil to market."
Is "market" here used as a noun or a verb?
If it's a verb, what does it mean by "getting something to market"?
If it's a noun, how come there's no article before it?
Thanks.
Top answer
market is a noun. getting something to market is a fixed expression (no article) meaning getting it available for sale . As such, market is regarded as more than just a specific place.
- market is a noun.
- getting something to market is a fixed expression (no article) meaning getting it available for sale .
- As such, market is regarded as more than just a specific place.
- It's more like an institutionalized activity like school or church or work .
- Compare: to school, to church, to work (no article).
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market is a noun. getting something to market is a fixed expression (no article) meaning getting it available for sale. As such, market is regarded as more than just a specific place. It's more like an institutionalized activity like school or church or work. Compare: to school, to church, to work (no article).
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