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'the other way around' vs 'the other way round'



 
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'the other way around' vs 'the other way round' #1 (permalink) Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:59 am   'the other way around' vs 'the other way round'
 

I couldn't tell the difference between the 2 : the other way around and the other way round
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'the other way around' vs 'the other way round' #2 (permalink) Wed Oct 10, 2007 10:07 am   'the other way around' vs 'the other way round'
 

There isn't any difference: both 'round' and 'around' can be used in that phrase.
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'the other way around' vs 'the other way round' #3 (permalink) Wed Oct 10, 2007 14:02 pm   'the other way around' vs 'the other way round'
 

Hi,

Just to add another thought on this question. The idea of 'round' and 'around' with 'way' can be seen as follows:

On the way round to our house I should be grateful if you would buy me some milk (direct route)

When you get to the crossroads, you'll have to drive carefully because of the roadworks and that means you'll have to drive around the town centre instead of going through it. (indirect route)

There is a hint that 'around' suggests that the route is more circuitous.

I know I'm going on a bit, Conchita but just thought I'd make a contribution.

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