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This tag is for questions about the difference in meaning between certain words, phrases, or sentences.
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“much of the same” vs “much the same”
Just passing, so this is more of an opinion than a fully researched answer. But, with that caveat, while they clearly are used almost interchangeably, there are cases where one is much better fit that …
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Difference between Be+infinitive and must
I think that, generally speaking, be+infinitive and must are largely interchangeable and others here have posted about the subtle difference between order and instruction that you can see sometimes. … There is one usage though where the difference is quite marked. Take the following example:
You are to read The Wasteland by TS Eliot
That's a clear instruction. …
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Is there any difference between "with an eye on/to/towards"?
There is a difference...
Keeping an eye on Smith, for example, means that Smith either is, or should be, watched (figuratively or literally). …
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What is the difference between “telecast” and “TV program”?
Yes and no...
Telecast can be both either a verb or a noun so, while I hope you wouldn't, you could say that you "were going to telecast a TV program" (Yes, I know it's a tautology).
But, in the OPs q …
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Can you clear my confusion between "very" and "much"?
As has been pointed out in the comments, the first example is the least used (although a quick search on Google Books still returns several hundred examples of published use). Of the four though, it's …