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29th January 2006, 2:16 PM
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Hello friends,
Which one of the following is correct?
He is a man in the real sense of the word
Or, He is a man in every sense of the word.
I wanna know the right use please.
Thank you.
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The word real could here serve the purpose of very, could be emphatic like saying in the
very sense or just what it seems the true sense and every in all the aspects that define
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29th January 2006, 3:34 PM
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Both of these are correct, but with different nuances.
He is a man in every sense: if you think of all the stereotypes, he is probably all of
those. He is strong, honest, direct, hides his feelings, likes to fix things...
He is a man in the real sense of the word: the speaker wants to emphasize a particular
aspect of manhood, and probably disagrees with part of the stereotype. This one
depends on context to tell you what is meant. For example, perhaps he is a very loving
and affectionate father. This does not fit the "hiding feelings" stereotype, but it is still a
good reason to be considered a "real man."
wanna is incorrect and rather irritating to we pedants.
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Hi,
I was wondering if I could write:
The company is renowned in every sense of the word.
Or does renowned only have one 'sense' and therefore cannot be used?
Thank you.
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