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Snappy Posted 5 years ago
Grammar
Using "child" as an adjective
I found this sentence. She is still child enough to accept Santa Claus.
It seems that "child" is used as an adjective. Is it possible to use "child" as an adjective?
Then can I say, "She is child" (=childish or childlike)?
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'child' is a noun. It's used predicatively here. Similar usage with 'enough': That's reason enough to quit your job.
- 'child' is a noun.
- It's used predicatively here.
- Similar usage with 'enough': That's reason enough to quit your job.
- That will be time enough to finish everything.
- Come on in!
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'child' is a noun.
It's used predicatively here.
Similar usage with 'enough':
That's reason enough to quit your job.
That will be time enough to finish everything.
Come on in! There's room enough for everybody.
SnappyShe is still child enough ...
~ She is still enough like a child ...
Snapp
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