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#512631 Mon, 12 May 08 04:24 AM

I've come here over my summer break from university in Japan.

Can on or using replace over?

Thanks
LiJ

Joined on Sun, Feb 4 2007

Osaka, Japan

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Please feel free to correct any words I wrote.LiJ

Avangi

#512634 Mon, 12 May 08 04:50 AM

I'd say "on" is okay but I question "using." I guess it's possible, but I've never heard it.

I believe "over" and "for" would mean for the entire duration of the break, while "on" or "during" could mean for only a portion of the break.

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Liveinjapan

#512660 Mon, 12 May 08 06:52 AM

Avangi
"over" and "for" would mean for the entire duration of the break, while "on" or "during" could mean for only a portion of the break.

Your post reminds me of how the word during works. Got it. Thanks, Avangi.