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“In the right combination” vs “with the right combination”?
The Next CEO of Stack OverflowThis is a thing not to worry aboutNATO command — mass noun?Sometimes the singular and plural forms of a noun can mean the same thing?Comparative questions with regard to perfect aspect of present tenseIs it grammatically correct to say “the baby can't eat himself” meaning that the baby can't eat without help?Using “after” with a period of time specified right after it“Both…and” with three alternatives“As of now”, is it possible to distinguish between the meanings?Is “constructed of” synonymous with “constructed with”Correct usage with adverbial clauses
I just realized that both seems to mean the same thing. However, I am not sure if this is something that's context-dependent or not. What do you think?
For example:
I pressed and used the buttons at the right time and in the right
combination.
I pressed and used the buttons at the right time and with the right
combination.
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I just realized that both seems to mean the same thing. However, I am not sure if this is something that's context-dependent or not. What do you think?
For example:
I pressed and used the buttons at the right time and in the right
combination.
I pressed and used the buttons at the right time and with the right
combination.
grammar
asked 1 hour ago
frbsfokfrbsfok
1918
Improvement-- change "in the right time" to "at the right time". "At" is the correct preposition to use.
– Don B.
58 mins ago
Further to the comment by @DonB., I read the example sentences as referring to a rhythm game, for which "in time" (meaning "to a particular rhythm or beat") would be correct. If you didn't mean this, then "at the right time" is correct.
– Tim Pederick
52 mins ago
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I just realized that both seems to mean the same thing. However, I am not sure if this is something that's context-dependent or not. What do you think?
For example:
I pressed and used the buttons at the right time and in the right
combination.
I pressed and used the buttons at the right time and with the right
combination.
grammar
asked 1 hour ago
frbsfokfrbsfok
1918
I just realized that both seems to mean the same thing. However, I am not sure if this is something that's context-dependent or not. What do you think?
For example:
I pressed and used the buttons at the right time and in the right
combination.
I pressed and used the buttons at the right time and with the right
combination.
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Improvement-- change "in the right time" to "at the right time". "At" is the correct preposition to use.
– Don B.
58 mins ago
Further to the comment by @DonB., I read the example sentences as referring to a rhythm game, for which "in time" (meaning "to a particular rhythm or beat") would be correct. If you didn't mean this, then "at the right time" is correct.
– Tim Pederick
52 mins ago
add a comment |
Improvement-- change "in the right time" to "at the right time". "At" is the correct preposition to use.
– Don B.
58 mins ago
Further to the comment by @DonB., I read the example sentences as referring to a rhythm game, for which "in time" (meaning "to a particular rhythm or beat") would be correct. If you didn't mean this, then "at the right time" is correct.
– Tim Pederick
52 mins ago
Improvement-- change "in the right time" to "at the right time". "At" is the correct preposition to use.
– Don B.
58 mins ago
Improvement-- change "in the right time" to "at the right time". "At" is the correct preposition to use.
– Don B.
58 mins ago
Further to the comment by @DonB., I read the example sentences as referring to a rhythm game, for which "in time" (meaning "to a particular rhythm or beat") would be correct. If you didn't mean this, then "at the right time" is correct.
– Tim Pederick
52 mins ago
Further to the comment by @DonB., I read the example sentences as referring to a rhythm game, for which "in time" (meaning "to a particular rhythm or beat") would be correct. If you didn't mean this, then "at the right time" is correct.
– Tim Pederick
52 mins ago
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Interesting question! I've never thought about this before.
This might depend on the individual and the dialect, so I will only be answering for myself and Australian English.
In a combination is used to describe a series of actions (for example, pressing buttons) being done in a particular order. The actions themselves are the combination.
I pressed the buttons in the right combination.
With a combination is used to describe an action (for example, opening a lock) that needs to use a combination (a particular sequence). The action is not part of the combination.
I opened the lock with the right combination.
So in your question, "in the right combination" is correct.
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I suggest using I pressed and used the buttons in combination with right time and right combination. If you'd like to use with the right combination I think you should add of sth after combination, i.e. with the right combination of sth Please refer to this post
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Interesting question! I've never thought about this before.
This might depend on the individual and the dialect, so I will only be answering for myself and Australian English.
In a combination is used to describe a series of actions (for example, pressing buttons) being done in a particular order. The actions themselves are the combination.
I pressed the buttons in the right combination.
With a combination is used to describe an action (for example, opening a lock) that needs to use a combination (a particular sequence). The action is not part of the combination.
I opened the lock with the right combination.
So in your question, "in the right combination" is correct.
answered 54 mins ago
Tim PederickTim Pederick
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add a comment |
Interesting question! I've never thought about this before.
This might depend on the individual and the dialect, so I will only be answering for myself and Australian English.
In a combination is used to describe a series of actions (for example, pressing buttons) being done in a particular order. The actions themselves are the combination.
I pressed the buttons in the right combination.
With a combination is used to describe an action (for example, opening a lock) that needs to use a combination (a particular sequence). The action is not part of the combination.
I opened the lock with the right combination.
So in your question, "in the right combination" is correct.
answered 54 mins ago
Tim PederickTim Pederick
5,4621232
add a comment |
Interesting question! I've never thought about this before.
This might depend on the individual and the dialect, so I will only be answering for myself and Australian English.
In a combination is used to describe a series of actions (for example, pressing buttons) being done in a particular order. The actions themselves are the combination.
I pressed the buttons in the right combination.
With a combination is used to describe an action (for example, opening a lock) that needs to use a combination (a particular sequence). The action is not part of the combination.
I opened the lock with the right combination.
So in your question, "in the right combination" is correct.
answered 54 mins ago
Tim PederickTim Pederick
5,4621232
Interesting question! I've never thought about this before.
This might depend on the individual and the dialect, so I will only be answering for myself and Australian English.
In a combination is used to describe a series of actions (for example, pressing buttons) being done in a particular order. The actions themselves are the combination.
I pressed the buttons in the right combination.
With a combination is used to describe an action (for example, opening a lock) that needs to use a combination (a particular sequence). The action is not part of the combination.
I opened the lock with the right combination.
So in your question, "in the right combination" is correct.
answered 54 mins ago
Tim PederickTim Pederick
5,4621232
answered 54 mins ago
Tim PederickTim Pederick
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answered 54 mins ago
Tim PederickTim Pederick
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I suggest using I pressed and used the buttons in combination with right time and right combination. If you'd like to use with the right combination I think you should add of sth after combination, i.e. with the right combination of sth Please refer to this post
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I suggest using I pressed and used the buttons in combination with right time and right combination. If you'd like to use with the right combination I think you should add of sth after combination, i.e. with the right combination of sth Please refer to this post
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I suggest using I pressed and used the buttons in combination with right time and right combination. If you'd like to use with the right combination I think you should add of sth after combination, i.e. with the right combination of sth Please refer to this post
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I suggest using I pressed and used the buttons in combination with right time and right combination. If you'd like to use with the right combination I think you should add of sth after combination, i.e. with the right combination of sth Please refer to this post
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Improvement-- change "in the right time" to "at the right time". "At" is the correct preposition to use.
– Don B.
58 mins ago
Further to the comment by @DonB., I read the example sentences as referring to a rhythm game, for which "in time" (meaning "to a particular rhythm or beat") would be correct. If you didn't mean this, then "at the right time" is correct.
– Tim Pederick
52 mins ago