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Vincent Teo Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Vacuums cleaner
Can I say,
She uses the vacuums cleaner to clean the carpet.
She uses the vacuums cleaner to clean the carpet.
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"Vacuum cleaner" is either a noun, or "vacuum" is an adjective. The plural is incorrect in your sentence. " My vacuum quit working!
- "Vacuum cleaner" is either a noun, or "vacuum" is an adjective.
- The plural is incorrect in your sentence.
- " My vacuum quit working!
- (reply) I'll borrow one from my sister.
- She has three vacuums.
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"Vacuum cleaner" is either a noun, or "vacuum" is an adjective. The plural is incorrect in your sentence.
"Vacuum" as a noun means "void," but is also used as a shortened form of "vacuum cleaner."
My vacuum quit working! (reply) I'll borrow one from my sister. She has three vacuums.
"Vacuum" as a noun means "void," but is also used as a shortened form of "vacuum cleaner."
My vacuum quit working! (reply) I'll borrow one from my sister. She has three vacuums.
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Yes, I agree that it is vacuum (singular). However I would always use it as "vacuum cleaner". I also have a "blower vac" which is a blower and vacuum for cleaning outdoor patios to remove blown in leaves, twigs, seeds, etc. It too, is a vacuum cleaner of sorts. The people who sell them call them "blower vacs" so the name sticks. But a "vacuum cleaner" is traditionally a tool for cleaning car
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AvangiSounds like you'd be handy around the house!yes, I just wrinkle my nose, and it all gets done.
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Hi,
In the UK, you are likely to hear "http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=37868&dict=CALD" instead of "vacuum cleaner".
In the UK, you are likely to hear "http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=37868&dict=CALD" instead of "vacuum cleaner".
Jeannie1yes, I just wrinkle my nose, and it all gets done<OFF topic: wasn't that Samantha from Bewit
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Hi Vincent,
She uses the vacuums cleaner to clean the carpet.
You really, really need to focus on avoiding repetition.
It makes your sentences sound unnatural and often silly.
For example, here you could say things like this.
She vacuums the carpet.
She uses the vacuum on the
She uses the vacuum
You really, really need to focus on avoiding repetition.
It makes your sentences sound unnatural and often silly.
For example, here you could say things like this.
She vacuums the carpet.
She uses the vacuum on the
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"Hoover" is a brand name, and yes, it was used extensively, probably because of clever marketing. But I don't like to get carried away by advertising. My Dyson vacuum cleaner is not a Hoover.
It is also not just a "vacuum"
Nor is my vacuum flask called a "vacuum" (some might refer to is by one of the brands that make them. ie Thermos)
Nor is my blower/vac calle
It is also not just a "vacuum"
Nor is my vacuum flask called a "vacuum" (some might refer to is by one of the brands that make them. ie Thermos)
Nor is my blower/vac calle
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My wife says, "I'm going to pass vacuum." I suppose that's technically the opposite of "passing gas." 
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