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Dodomm Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Use in or of?

can we say "what is the use in doing something"? Thanks
  

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Dear friend, if you imply that the action is pointless, you'd better say, eg What's the use (of) worrying? In case you genuinely ask about something, say, for instance: Is there any use (in) trying again? The constructions with no preposition are colloquial.

— Andriy Lapin

  • Dear friend, if you imply that the action is pointless, you'd better say, eg What's the use (of) worrying?
  • In case you genuinely ask about something, say, for instance: Is there any use (in) trying again?
  • The constructions with no preposition are colloquial.
  • Respectfully, Gleb Chebrikoff
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Dear friend,

if you imply that the action is pointless, you'd better say, eg

What's the use (of) worrying?

In case you genuinely ask about something, say, for instance:

Is there any use (in) trying again?

The constructions with no preposition are colloquial.

Respectfully, Gleb Chebrikoff
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Thanks for your answer, I think I've got it Emotion: smile
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You are most welcome, my friend.

Ask anytime should you need further help.

Respectfully, Gleb Chebrikoff
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