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Mr. Tom Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Who is that on the far left of the photograph?

Hi

Would you say that "far" and "farthest" have the same meaning in this sentence?

Who is that on the far left of the photograph?
Who is that on the farthest left of the photograph?

Thanks,

Tom
  

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And "very" and "extreme" also. " Thanks again, Tom

  • And "very" and "extreme" also.
  • " Thanks again, Tom
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And "very" and "extreme" also.

"Who is that on the very left of the photograph?"

"Who is that on the extreme left of the photograph?"

Thanks again,

Tom
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Yes, but farthest is overkill; far left is sufficient.
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Mr. TomWould you say that "far" and "farthest" have the same meaning in this sentence?
They would, if 'farthest' were used. The usual expression is simply 'the far left'.
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Mr. TomAnd "very" and "extreme" also.
"Who is that on the very left of the photograph?"
"Who is that on the extreme left of the photograph?"
Same meaning.
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Mr. TomWho is that on the far left of the photograph?
And less often, Who is leftmost on the photograph?

CJ

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