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May 21, 2014 01:21
9 yrs ago
English term
most favorite
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Someone said that most favorite is incorrect.
So, is "One of the favorite landing zones for migratory birds" ok?
Or "One of the greatest landing zones for migratory birds" better?
Thank you.
So, is "One of the favorite landing zones for migratory birds" ok?
Or "One of the greatest landing zones for migratory birds" better?
Thank you.
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3 +10 | favorite | Trudy Peters |
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May 29, 2014 15:45: Trudy Peters Created KOG entry
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favorite
One of the favorite ... is o.k.
or simply, the favorite .....
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Note added at 14 mins (2014-05-21 01:35:43 GMT)
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depending on what you're trying to say
or simply, the favorite .....
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Note added at 14 mins (2014-05-21 01:35:43 GMT)
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depending on what you're trying to say
Note from asker:
Thank you very much for your answer. This is the title of the photograph. One of the paradises in the country. |
Peer comment(s):
agree |
Jack Doughty
4 hrs
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agree |
BrigitteHilgner
4 hrs
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agree |
Edith Kelly
: and if for UK, favourite
5 hrs
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agree |
Armorel Young
: "favorite" already means "most preferred", so you can't add "most" to it (although you can have "least favorite")
7 hrs
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agree |
B D Finch
7 hrs
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agree |
Noni Gilbert Riley
9 hrs
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agree |
jccantrell
14 hrs
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agree |
acetran
1 day 6 hrs
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agree |
Natalia Volkova
1 day 7 hrs
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agree |
ulzii
1 day 8 hrs
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Comment: "Thank you very much!!"
Discussion
"Most favourite" might be used by children, but it is not good English.
But my most favourite is...