Is 'stiff' in the phrase 'until stiff' an adjective? Here is an example from a dictionary: Whisk the egg whites until stiff. Is 'stiff' an adjective? I think this usage seems the same as the expressio

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Is 'stiff' in the phrase 'until stiff' an adjective? Here is an example from a dictionary: Whisk the egg whites until stiff. Is 'stiff' an adjective? I think this usage seems the same as the expressions such as 'where necessary' or 'if necessary'. What do you think?

2015년 11월 29일 오전 7:40

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Yes, it's an adjective. The whole phrase would be "...until they are stiff." Definition 4: http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/stiff_1

2015년 11월 29일

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