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nawee



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PostPosted: Wed May 24, 2006 6:56 pm    Post subject: Stairs vs staircase Reply with quote
Hello,

What's the difference between "stairs" and "staircase", if any?

I walked down the stairs/staircase.

Thank you,

Nawee
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Anuradha Chepur



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PostPosted: Thu May 25, 2006 2:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
"stairs" means steps or a flight of stairs. "staircase" refers to steps or a flight of stairs with the supporting structure, the landing, the parapet or railing.
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