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"coexist together", does "together" here sound reduntant? because "co-" already has the meaning of "together" or it is just ok? Thank you!
May 30, 2009 4:09 AM
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Hello Joseph, Yes, coexist means already exist together *co means together , jointly* , so it would be redundant to use "coexist together", sounds like a repetition of 2 words with the same meaning .
May 30, 2009
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coexist is not the same meaning as together. Agreed with Troy. I would not say it's redundant. B/c for example, 2 countries can "coexist" in the same world (like CAN & USA), but that doesn't mean they're "together". Bob says: "We can coexist on this island together!" Red replies: "No, we just need to coexist; I don't want to see you on this island, ever"
May 30, 2009
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No, coexist (especially with the word together) implies existing in peace. Entities can exist in the same environment, but be enemies. to·geth·er (t-gr) adv. 1. In or into a single group, mass, or place. Coexist: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coexist 2. To live in peace with another or others despite differences, especially as a matter of policy http://www.thefreedictionary.com/coexist From the latin root co-, as in common. co- pref. 1. Together; joint; jointly; mutually: coeducation. 2. a. Partner or associate in an activity: coauthor; cofounder. b. Subordinate or assistant: copilot. **-->>3. To the same extent or degree: coextensive. 4. Complement of an angle: cotangent.<&lt--- http://www.thefreedictionary.com/co- When in doubt, look up each word of the phrase in a dictionary from the country in which that phrase is being made. :) When giving answers, look for a cite able source to fact check.
May 30, 2009
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