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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
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You're very helpful/instrumental in answering my questions.

You're very helpful/instrumental in answering my questions.

Do both helpful and instrumental work with the above wording and mean about the same? Thanks.
  

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No: 'instrumental' is not a compliment-- it is merely an acknowledgement of peripheral participation.

— Mister Micawber

  • No: 'instrumental' is not a compliment-- it is merely an acknowledgement of peripheral participation.
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No: 'instrumental' is not a compliment-- it is merely an acknowledgement of peripheral participation.
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Mister MicawberNo: 'instrumental' is not a compliment-- it is merely an acknowledgement of peripheral participation.

Thanks, Mister.

To make sure, what do you mean by the second half of your post?
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Mister MicawberTo make sure, what do you think I mean? I offer these sophisticated phrases to only the most promising students.

Thanks, Mister.

OK. Here is my take: it is merely an acknowledgement of minor important participation in answering my questions.
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Mister MicawberYou got it!

Thanks, Mister.
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