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  1. 13-Jan-2012, 01:41 #1
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    Default A family is something that...?

    Is it correct to use the word "something" in a sentence like "A family is something that..."
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    Default Re: A family is something that...?

    It depends what follows. It is acceptable in some contexts.
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    Context is always important; labelling is rarely important.

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