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"coexist together", does "together" here sound reduntant?
because "co-" already has the meaning of "together"
or it is just ok?
Thank you!
May 30, 2009 4:09 AM
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Hello Joseph,
Yes, coexist means already exist together *co means together , jointly* , so it would be redundant to use "coexist together", sounds like a repetition of 2 words with the same meaning .
May 30, 2009
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coexist is not the same meaning as together. Agreed with Troy.
I would not say it's redundant. B/c for example, 2 countries can "coexist" in the same world (like CAN & USA), but that doesn't mean they're "together".
Bob says: "We can coexist on this island together!"
Red replies: "No, we just need to coexist; I don't want to see you on this island, ever"
May 30, 2009
1
No, coexist (especially with the word together) implies existing in peace. Entities can exist in the same environment, but be enemies.
to·geth·er (t-gr)
adv.
1. In or into a single group, mass, or place.
Coexist:
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coexist
2. To live in peace with another or others despite differences, especially as a matter of policy
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/coexist
From the latin root co-, as in common.
co-
pref.
1. Together; joint; jointly; mutually: coeducation.
2.
a. Partner or associate in an activity: coauthor; cofounder.
b. Subordinate or assistant: copilot.
**-->>3. To the same extent or degree: coextensive.
4. Complement of an angle: cotangent.<<---
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/co-
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May 30, 2009
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