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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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Where the use of "when" seems unusual
Hi. I think the sentence is correct. Is this common to use the word "when" like this (in this context)?
A compliment is when you say something nice to another person.
How about this? I think this is correct too.
A compliment is something nice you say to another person.
A compliment is when you say something nice to another person.
How about this? I think this is correct too.
A compliment is something nice you say to another person.
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Yes, in informal conversation 'when' is used that way. Your 2nd sentence is fine and better for writing.
- Yes, in informal conversation 'when' is used that way.
- Your 2nd sentence is fine and better for writing.
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Yes, in informal conversation 'when' is used that way.
Your 2nd sentence is fine and better for writing.
Your 2nd sentence is fine and better for writing.
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