Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
Throughout the centuries/Over the centuries/After the centuries
Throughout the centuries, natural pearls were highly valued and worn only by society's wealthiest members.
Hi,
For me, "over/after the centuries" mean about the same as "throughout the centuries," but do they do to you? Thanks.
Hi,
For me, "over/after the centuries" mean about the same as "throughout the centuries," but do they do to you? Thanks.
Top answer
Over , yes; after , no.
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Thanks, Mister.
But why doesn't "After the centuries" work? Does "After many centuries" work?
But why doesn't "After the centuries" work? Does "After many centuries" work?
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After means at the end of the period; over and throughout mean during the period.
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After means at the end of the period; over and throughout mean during the period.
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