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Tamguatlay Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Won a lottery vs won the lottery

He has won a lottery.
He has won the lottery.

What is the difference in meaning?

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Usually the , because it was one specific drawing.

— Philip

  • Usually the , because it was one specific drawing.
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Usually the, because it was one specific drawing.
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... also, because, in some countries, there is one lottery that is run by or promoted by the government and that is 'the lottery'. Other organisations may run one and that is 'a lottery'

Dave
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