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  1. 31-Jul-2009, 06:13 #1
    hello12345
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    Wink Switch for Preposition ?

    Lure of collection friends online

    Tips for safty swim

    Can I switch " of and for " above sentence like:

    Lure for collection friends online

    Tips of saty swim
  2. 02-Aug-2009, 09:37 #2
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    Default Re: Switch for Preposition ?

    Quote Originally Posted by hello12345 View Post
    Lure of collection friends online

    Tips for safty swim Tips for safe swimming.

    Can I switch " of and for " above sentence like:

    Lure for collection of friends online

    Tips of saty swim
    No. The prepositions don't have the same meaning. 'for' can indicate a purpose, and 'of' doesn't have this meaning.
    of - Definition from Longman English Dictionary Online
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