dragn
Joined: 17 Feb 2009
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| what is difference between during 1990 and in 1990 |
The only difference is that during 1990 would emphasize that some activity or condition lasted some length of time during the year or occurred throughout a large portion of the year. In many cases, in could probably still be used with no damage to the meaning. For example:
During 1990, the country experienced a severe heat wave.
(It lasted a couple of months.)
However, it would still be perfectly normal and correct to say:
In 1990, the country experienced a severe heat wave.
(We can safely assume it lasted a period of time.)
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| why does 1990 follows s e.g. 1990s |
When someone writes the 1990s, they mean the entire 10-year period from January 1, 1990 to December 31, 1999.
Hope this helps.
Greg |
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