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Old 13-Nov-2005, 16:02
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Unhappy Which preposition to choose?
I should give up or give away some of my old clothes, there isn't enough wardrobe space at home anymore.

give up- because to stop having sth.
give away- because to give sth free of charge
Which is the most correct.
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Old 14-Nov-2005, 04:44
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Default Re: Which preposition to choose?
Give away- give them to a charity shop, etc
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