with this method, by this method

joham · #1 (**permalink**) 10-Dec-2007, 02:31

Could you tell me if I'm right in using the prepositions before and after the noun 'method'? Thank you.

We can solve the problem by/ with this method. ( 'in this way' sounds more naturally?)

The method of/ for solving the problem worked well. (without any difference?)

**Anglika** · #2 (**permalink**) 10-Dec-2007, 11:41

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Originally Posted by joham

Could you tell me if I'm right in using the prepositions before and after the noun 'method'? Thank you.

We can solve the problem by/ with this method.

( 'in this way' sounds more naturally? certainly more colloquial)

The method of/ for solving the problem worked well. (without any difference? I would use "of" and not "for" here)

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