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'default' vs. 'by default'



 
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'default' vs. 'by default' #1 (permalink) Fri Jun 02, 2006 21:54 pm   'default' vs. 'by default'
 

what is the difference between by default and default? :roll:
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'default' vs. 'by default' #2 (permalink) Sat Jun 03, 2006 0:50 am   'default' vs. 'by default'
 

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The difference is similar to the differences between

mail and by mail
car and by car

By default is a prepositional phrase indicating means or method.
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