Jordi Jorge
A book ABOUT/ON something (Difference) I would like to know what the difference is between the expressions "a book ABOUT something" and "a book ON something." I wonder if they both express exactly the same, something like "having (something) as a topic."
17 de jun de 2020 00:36
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Both are correct, similarly used, and understood, but "about" is proper and "on" is colloquial.
17 de junho de 2020
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They are very similar. A book that is "on" something usually has a clear topic. For example, a book on fixing boats. A book that is "about" something is usually broader. For example, a book about the Amazon. However, they can both be used interchangeably.
17 de junho de 2020
Thanks, James.
17 de junho de 2020
They are interchangeable, but "a book ON something" makes for better puns :)
17 de junho de 2020
Edited, see my answer.
17 de junho de 2020
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