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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

What is the function of "otherwise" here?

Fingers are the only deformity in a body otherwise
serviceable.

Can you rewrite this sentence? Does it mean: fingers are considered deformity, yet serviceable?
  

Top answer

The fingers are deformed. The rest of the body is serviceable.

  • The fingers are deformed.
  • The rest of the body is serviceable.
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The fingers are deformed. The rest of the body is serviceable.
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GPYThe fingers are deformed. The rest of the body is serviceable.
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