Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
enter vs reach
English answer:
Keep your tenses straight
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tjmh (X)
Jun 1, 2006 01:04
18 yrs ago
English term
tjmh (X)
enter vs reach
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The implementation of ABC projects enters the community development stage. It is no longer under the emergency condition. Given such conditions, a framework is developed based on experience from the ongoing project. Therefore, it is established that:
Can i use "enter" instead of "reach"? Because I want to keep the meaning of the original text? Thanks
Can i use "enter" instead of "reach"? Because I want to keep the meaning of the original text? Thanks
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Keep your tenses straight
Has entered, or has reached adjust the rest of the text accordingly. Given the context either one will do, but straighten out that syntax...
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Comment: "thanks all"
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2 mins
reaches can mean it's paused. enters means it's starting/ongoing
This is the difference I detect. Use the word most appropriate for your context. Cheers :)
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anastasia t (X)
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Thank you!
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Patricia Fierro, M. Sc.
: or use "has begun"
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Thank you
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amifrankfurt
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Thank you
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Mario Marcolin
: This point is relevant, although aspectual contrast is not always evident in English
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Very good point, Mario. Thanks for your comment.
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