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  1. 10-Jun-2003, 20:59 #1
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    Default GRAMMAR

    WHICH ONE IS CORRECT?

    1.MITE.
    2.MATE.

    PLEASE ANSWER ME AND SAY WHY?
  2. 10-Jun-2003, 23:09 #2
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    Default Re: GRAMMAR

    Quote Originally Posted by CARACAS
    WHICH ONE IS CORRECT?

    1.MITE.
    2.MATE.

    PLEASE ANSWER ME AND SAY WHY?
    A mite is an insect. A mate is a person.

    8)
  3. 11-Jun-2003, 17:01 #3
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    A mite in British English is also used for a small child, especially when we are sympathising.
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