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."
2020年6月17日 00:36
解答 · 8
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Both are correct, similarly used, and understood, but "about" is proper and "on" is colloquial.
2020年6月17日
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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.
2020年6月17日
Thanks, James.
2020年6月17日
They are interchangeable, but "a book ON something" makes for better puns :)
2020年6月17日
Edited, see my answer.
2020年6月17日
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