Monday, June 22, 2015

concerted effort: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Monday, June 22, 2015

concerted effort
One cannot make a “concerted effort” all by one’s self. To work “in concert” is to work together with others. The prefix “con-” means “with.” One can, however, make a concentrated effort.


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