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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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To the rear of the house is a piece of woodland.
To the rear of the house is a piece of woodland.
Hi,
Is "To" in the above optional? If not, what does it mean exaxtly? Thanks.
Hi,
Is "To" in the above optional? If not, what does it mean exaxtly? Thanks.
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To is not optional. To here means in the position of; in the direction of. You could also use at.
- To is not optional.
- To here means in the position of; in the direction of.
- You could also use at.
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To is not optional. To here means in the position of; in the direction of. You could also use at.
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To is not optional. To here means in the position of; in the direction of. You could also use at.
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No, you can't use toward. If you said "Toward the rear of the house" it would mean still within the house but near the rear. I suppose it coud be outside the house, but sitll next to it, but my first thought would be internal to the house.
He sat toward the rear of the bus = he sat near the back of the bus.
He sat toward the rear of the bus = he sat near the back of the bus.
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