In this sentence, what does the word "mostly" describe?
I wake up with an aching down my right arm and a severe tingling and burning in my right hand, mostly in the middle finger.
Thanks for any help.
What word does this adverb describe?
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Re: What word does this adverb describe?
I'd say that it means "most of the pain (maybe 90% of the pain) is in the middle finger."
Re: What word does this adverb describe?
Mostly modifies aching. You could substitute, primarily or for the most part.
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Re: What word does this adverb describe?
This 'mostly' means that compared to other fingers,your middle finger hurts more.
Re: What word does this adverb describe?
In this sentence, what does the word "mostly" describe?
I wake up with an aching down my right arm and a severe tingling and burning in my right hand, mostly in the middle finger.
Thanks for any help.
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Nawaz
I wake up with an aching down my right arm and a severe tingling and burning in my right hand, mostly in the middle finger.
Thanks for any help.
___________-
Nawaz