What is correct: "I will come at my own". OR "I will come on my own".
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What is correct: "I will come at my own". OR "I will come on my own".
Welcome!Quote:
Originally Posted by Nand Sharma
"I will come on my own." is correct. Now tell us what it means.
Is it correct when I say that the meaning is "I come here without any invitation, but I'm interested in something than i decide to come"Quote:
Originally Posted by 2006
Yes, you're close.Quote:
Originally Posted by nuharani
The main meaning of "come on my own" is that no one need (force)(tell) me to come. I alone (will)(did) decide to come.
"come on my own" can also mean 'come alone'.
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Originally Posted by 2006
how about this conversation?
grananpa shall I help you by holding your hand to go to the next room
grandpa: No, I can come on my own
No, I can come on my own.:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by jayan12
Don't forget to use capitals at the beginning of sentences, and punctuation.
I am not a teacher.
'On one's own' is the same as 'by oneself' (=without anybody's help).