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Latest post Wed, Sep 17 2008 1:31 PM by Eimai_Anglos. 1 replies.
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Angliholic  +  567091 Wed, 17 Sep 08 10:35 AM
Bright light floods the room from windows on/to the left.


Hi,
Do both on and to fit in the above and convey a similar idea? If not, what are their differences? Thanks.
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Eimai_Anglos  +  567146 Wed, 17 Sep 08 01:31 PM
Yes, they have a similar meaning.

"On the left" implies a closer proximity.
"To the left" might be a mile away.

"He walked down a street which had shops on the left."

"He walked through a field with hills to the left."
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