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1. Language Corner: All the Differents.

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Jenkins, Evan

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*AMERICAN English language, *COMPARISON (Grammar), *ADJECTIVALS (Grammar), *DICTION, *ADVICE columns
Abstract

This article presents a discussion of English diction, regarding why it is preferable to use the phrase "different from" rather than "different than." Partly the reason has to do with logic and adjectives in the positive and comparative degrees, and in addition most modern style and usage guides call for it.

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2007

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