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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Usage of the word apply

Can I say, "This rule applies to it" for the same meaning as "This rule is applied to it"? Thank you so much as usual and have a good day.
  

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No, the meanings are quite different. "This rule applies to it" means that it would be appropriate to apply the rule. " "This rule is applied to it" can mean that the rule has in fact been applied in a particular case, or it can be describing present tense habitual behavior , saying that this rule is routinely applied in cases like this.

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  • No, the meanings are quite different.
  • "This rule applies to it" means that it would be appropriate to apply the rule.
  • " "This rule is applied to it" can mean that the rule has in fact been applied in a particular case, or it can be describing present tense habitual behavior , saying that this rule is routinely applied in cases like this.
  • In my opinion, to actually "apply a rule" is to use the rule to make a decision.
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No, the meanings are quite different.

"This rule applies to it" means that it would be appropriate to apply the rule. That is, "it fits."

"This rule is applied to it" can mean that the rule has in fact been applied in a particular case,
or it can be describing present tense habitual behavior, saying that this rule is routinely applied in cases like this.
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Thank you and if you do not mind, could you tell me the difference between them?
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AnonymousThank you and if you do not mind, could you tell me the difference between them?
Hmmm, I've tried to explain the difference in meanings.

<< "This rule applies to it" for the same meaning as "This rule is applied to it"? >>

The first one is simple present, activ
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