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river1974
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Location: Taiwan
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 Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 9:49 pm Post subject: free of/from |
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Dear teachers:
Is there any difference between "free of" and "free from"? For example, this technology is free of/from external interference.
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LucentShade
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Location: Nebraska, USA
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Very small differences:
X is free of Y means that there is no Y in or associated with X:
"The drinks are free of charge."
"This metal is free of impurities."
X is free from Y means that Y does not cause any trouble to X from the "outside":
"The technology is free from outside interference." (your example)
That's my idea about it--anyone else have anything? |
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