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  1. 09-Jan-2013, 11:28 #1
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    Default comprise / is comprised of

    A very simple question - are both of them correct? Do they mean the same?

    The cycle comprises 3 stages.
    The cycle is comprised of 3 stages.

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    Default Re: comprise / is comprised of

    Both are possible, with the same meaning.
    Odessa Dawn, anhnha, Rover_KE and 1 others like this.
    Context is important. Please provide enough for us to be able to deal effectively with your question.
    Your thread title should include all or part of the word/phrase being discussed.
    If you just want to know the meaning of a word, try OneLook Dictionary Search first.

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