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Kenta Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Which is better?

Hello. When I did a search on Google, I found both expressions. Which is better?

Are you looking for anything in particular?
Are you looking for anything particular?

Thank you in advance.
  

Top answer

Are you looking for anything in particular? [Are you looking for something specific/well-defined? Are you looking for anything particular?

— Marius Hancu

  • Are you looking for anything in particular?
  • [Are you looking for something specific/well-defined?
  • Are you looking for anything particular?
  • [Are you looking for something strange/special?
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Are you looking for anything in particular? [Are you looking for something specific/well-defined?
Are you looking for anything particular? [Are you looking for something strange/special?
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I didn't notice the difference. Thank you!
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Notice also that Marius, in his explanation, used something rather than anything, which sounds more natural to me in most cases.
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Oh, you use "something" in this expression more commonly, don't you? Thank you very much!
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