Preposition “of” or “to”: “a challenge of/to modern Europe”
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I am wondering which one is correct:
- "Secessionism as a challenge of modern Europe"
- "Secessionism as a challenge to modern Europe"
Thank you! :)
word-choice prepositions
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I am wondering which one is correct:
- "Secessionism as a challenge of modern Europe"
- "Secessionism as a challenge to modern Europe"
Thank you! :)
word-choice prepositions
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Depending on the intended meaning, either could be fine.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 29 at 3:16
@Jason Ok, but which version sounds better to native speakers? The meaning is to see are such actions a political threat for Europe.
– Miki
Mar 29 at 8:10
Again, context is required. But even with that it's likely a subjective answer—unless you can find a phrase that Google Books Ngrams Viewer tracks and you will accept as being more common.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 29 at 13:25
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I am wondering which one is correct:
- "Secessionism as a challenge of modern Europe"
- "Secessionism as a challenge to modern Europe"
Thank you! :)
word-choice prepositions
edited Mar 28 at 18:24
Laurel
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asked Mar 28 at 17:55
MikiMiki
161
I am wondering which one is correct:
- "Secessionism as a challenge of modern Europe"
- "Secessionism as a challenge to modern Europe"
Thank you! :)
word-choice prepositions
word-choice prepositions
edited Mar 28 at 18:24
Laurel
34.8k668121
asked Mar 28 at 17:55
MikiMiki
161
edited Mar 28 at 18:24
Laurel
34.8k668121
asked Mar 28 at 17:55
MikiMiki
161
edited Mar 28 at 18:24
Laurel
34.8k668121
edited Mar 28 at 18:24
Laurel
34.8k668121
edited Mar 28 at 18:24
Laurel
34.8k668121
34.8k668121
asked Mar 28 at 17:55
MikiMiki
161
asked Mar 28 at 17:55
MikiMiki
161
asked Mar 28 at 17:55
MikiMiki
161
161
Depending on the intended meaning, either could be fine.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 29 at 3:16
@Jason Ok, but which version sounds better to native speakers? The meaning is to see are such actions a political threat for Europe.
– Miki
Mar 29 at 8:10
Again, context is required. But even with that it's likely a subjective answer—unless you can find a phrase that Google Books Ngrams Viewer tracks and you will accept as being more common.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 29 at 13:25
add a comment |
Depending on the intended meaning, either could be fine.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 29 at 3:16
@Jason Ok, but which version sounds better to native speakers? The meaning is to see are such actions a political threat for Europe.
– Miki
Mar 29 at 8:10
Again, context is required. But even with that it's likely a subjective answer—unless you can find a phrase that Google Books Ngrams Viewer tracks and you will accept as being more common.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 29 at 13:25
Depending on the intended meaning, either could be fine.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 29 at 3:16
Depending on the intended meaning, either could be fine.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 29 at 3:16
@Jason Ok, but which version sounds better to native speakers? The meaning is to see are such actions a political threat for Europe.
– Miki
Mar 29 at 8:10
@Jason Ok, but which version sounds better to native speakers? The meaning is to see are such actions a political threat for Europe.
– Miki
Mar 29 at 8:10
Again, context is required. But even with that it's likely a subjective answer—unless you can find a phrase that Google Books Ngrams Viewer tracks and you will accept as being more common.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 29 at 13:25
Again, context is required. But even with that it's likely a subjective answer—unless you can find a phrase that Google Books Ngrams Viewer tracks and you will accept as being more common.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 29 at 13:25
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Both phrases are possible.
The choice depends on the actual context.
Look at the entry from Merriam-Webster's Dictionary (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/challenge):
challenge
1: a stimulating task or problem
// looking for new challenges
(In this case we can use of to show the possession of the problem)
2: a calling to account or into question
: PROTEST
a challenge to unauthorized use of public funds
(In this case we use to to show the direction of the process)
Compare two examples from Reverso.context.net:
"Notwithstanding those efforts, the challenge of achieving sustainability remains".
"The situation presents a challenge to the international community, which must find effective means to combat that menace".
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Both phrases are possible.
The choice depends on the actual context.
Look at the entry from Merriam-Webster's Dictionary (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/challenge):
challenge
1: a stimulating task or problem
// looking for new challenges
(In this case we can use of to show the possession of the problem)
2: a calling to account or into question
: PROTEST
a challenge to unauthorized use of public funds
(In this case we use to to show the direction of the process)
Compare two examples from Reverso.context.net:
"Notwithstanding those efforts, the challenge of achieving sustainability remains".
"The situation presents a challenge to the international community, which must find effective means to combat that menace".
answered Mar 29 at 8:35
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Both phrases are possible.
The choice depends on the actual context.
Look at the entry from Merriam-Webster's Dictionary (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/challenge):
challenge
1: a stimulating task or problem
// looking for new challenges
(In this case we can use of to show the possession of the problem)
2: a calling to account or into question
: PROTEST
a challenge to unauthorized use of public funds
(In this case we use to to show the direction of the process)
Compare two examples from Reverso.context.net:
"Notwithstanding those efforts, the challenge of achieving sustainability remains".
"The situation presents a challenge to the international community, which must find effective means to combat that menace".
answered Mar 29 at 8:35
user307254user307254
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Both phrases are possible.
The choice depends on the actual context.
Look at the entry from Merriam-Webster's Dictionary (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/challenge):
challenge
1: a stimulating task or problem
// looking for new challenges
(In this case we can use of to show the possession of the problem)
2: a calling to account or into question
: PROTEST
a challenge to unauthorized use of public funds
(In this case we use to to show the direction of the process)
Compare two examples from Reverso.context.net:
"Notwithstanding those efforts, the challenge of achieving sustainability remains".
"The situation presents a challenge to the international community, which must find effective means to combat that menace".
answered Mar 29 at 8:35
user307254user307254
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Both phrases are possible.
The choice depends on the actual context.
Look at the entry from Merriam-Webster's Dictionary (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/challenge):
challenge
1: a stimulating task or problem
// looking for new challenges
(In this case we can use of to show the possession of the problem)
2: a calling to account or into question
: PROTEST
a challenge to unauthorized use of public funds
(In this case we use to to show the direction of the process)
Compare two examples from Reverso.context.net:
"Notwithstanding those efforts, the challenge of achieving sustainability remains".
"The situation presents a challenge to the international community, which must find effective means to combat that menace".
answered Mar 29 at 8:35
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Depending on the intended meaning, either could be fine.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 29 at 3:16
@Jason Ok, but which version sounds better to native speakers? The meaning is to see are such actions a political threat for Europe.
– Miki
Mar 29 at 8:10
Again, context is required. But even with that it's likely a subjective answer—unless you can find a phrase that Google Books Ngrams Viewer tracks and you will accept as being more common.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 29 at 13:25