J joham Key Member Joined Oct 30, 2007 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Chinese Home Country China Current Location China Oct 30, 2011 #1 She gathered her bags and hurried down/up/along the street. Can all three prepositions be used here without difference in meaning? Thank you in advance.
She gathered her bags and hurried down/up/along the street. Can all three prepositions be used here without difference in meaning? Thank you in advance.
Barb_D Moderator Staff member Joined Mar 12, 2007 Member Type Other Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Oct 30, 2011 #2 In most cases, yes. If the street is on a big hill, then no, "up" and "down" will be different, of course.
In most cases, yes. If the street is on a big hill, then no, "up" and "down" will be different, of course.
