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Originally Posted by Ibeke Then when you finish your elaboration on the subject, you shortly summarize what you have just said, before going over to the... | May I interrupt? Say briefly there instead of shortly.
:) | Can you perhaps explain the difference to me?
Thanks
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In brief, yes, I think I can. But I will have to think about it for a while before I can do so. This is one of those cases inwhich it is easier for me to choose which word to use than it is to explain my choice. (Cas?)
While the words might appear to be synonyms, they are (IMHO) rarely if ever interchangeable.
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