Countries “of the world” or “in the world”
How should I say:
There are many threats faced by almost all countries IN the world
or
There are many threats faced by almost all countries OF the world
I used to say "IN the world". However, I have seen both of the cases on the Internet.
prepositions
edited Jan 28 '15 at 16:51
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How should I say:
There are many threats faced by almost all countries IN the world
or
There are many threats faced by almost all countries OF the world
I used to say "IN the world". However, I have seen both of the cases on the Internet.
prepositions
edited Jan 28 '15 at 16:51
Barmar
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Related: “Highest building of/in the world”
– choster
Jan 28 '15 at 14:48
Yes, already checked that question.
– Konstantin
Jan 28 '15 at 14:50
2
To use "of" would have a slightly more literary feel to it. Usually one would say "in" there.
– Robusto
Jan 28 '15 at 14:59
1
And just to be complete, if you replace world with Earth, the preposition changes to on.
– Barmar
Jan 28 '15 at 16:52
Why is it necessary to say either? Where else are the countries going to be? Thinking about the phrase "Workers of the World, Unite!" the "of the world" emphasises across international boundaries but when talking about different countries that is already a given.
– Martin Smith
Sep 11 '16 at 15:01
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How should I say:
There are many threats faced by almost all countries IN the world
or
There are many threats faced by almost all countries OF the world
I used to say "IN the world". However, I have seen both of the cases on the Internet.
prepositions
edited Jan 28 '15 at 16:51
Barmar
9,7651429
asked Jan 28 '15 at 14:44
KonstantinKonstantin
1,08521120
How should I say:
There are many threats faced by almost all countries IN the world
or
There are many threats faced by almost all countries OF the world
I used to say "IN the world". However, I have seen both of the cases on the Internet.
prepositions
prepositions
edited Jan 28 '15 at 16:51
Barmar
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asked Jan 28 '15 at 14:44
KonstantinKonstantin
1,08521120
edited Jan 28 '15 at 16:51
Barmar
9,7651429
asked Jan 28 '15 at 14:44
KonstantinKonstantin
1,08521120
edited Jan 28 '15 at 16:51
Barmar
9,7651429
edited Jan 28 '15 at 16:51
Barmar
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edited Jan 28 '15 at 16:51
Barmar
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9,7651429
asked Jan 28 '15 at 14:44
KonstantinKonstantin
1,08521120
asked Jan 28 '15 at 14:44
KonstantinKonstantin
1,08521120
asked Jan 28 '15 at 14:44
KonstantinKonstantin
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1,08521120
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Related: “Highest building of/in the world”
– choster
Jan 28 '15 at 14:48
Yes, already checked that question.
– Konstantin
Jan 28 '15 at 14:50
2
To use "of" would have a slightly more literary feel to it. Usually one would say "in" there.
– Robusto
Jan 28 '15 at 14:59
1
And just to be complete, if you replace world with Earth, the preposition changes to on.
– Barmar
Jan 28 '15 at 16:52
Why is it necessary to say either? Where else are the countries going to be? Thinking about the phrase "Workers of the World, Unite!" the "of the world" emphasises across international boundaries but when talking about different countries that is already a given.
– Martin Smith
Sep 11 '16 at 15:01
add a comment |
1
Related: “Highest building of/in the world”
– choster
Jan 28 '15 at 14:48
Yes, already checked that question.
– Konstantin
Jan 28 '15 at 14:50
2
To use "of" would have a slightly more literary feel to it. Usually one would say "in" there.
– Robusto
Jan 28 '15 at 14:59
1
And just to be complete, if you replace world with Earth, the preposition changes to on.
– Barmar
Jan 28 '15 at 16:52
Why is it necessary to say either? Where else are the countries going to be? Thinking about the phrase "Workers of the World, Unite!" the "of the world" emphasises across international boundaries but when talking about different countries that is already a given.
– Martin Smith
Sep 11 '16 at 15:01
1
1
Related: “Highest building of/in the world”
– choster
Jan 28 '15 at 14:48
Related: “Highest building of/in the world”
– choster
Jan 28 '15 at 14:48
Yes, already checked that question.
– Konstantin
Jan 28 '15 at 14:50
Yes, already checked that question.
– Konstantin
Jan 28 '15 at 14:50
2
2
To use "of" would have a slightly more literary feel to it. Usually one would say "in" there.
– Robusto
Jan 28 '15 at 14:59
To use "of" would have a slightly more literary feel to it. Usually one would say "in" there.
– Robusto
Jan 28 '15 at 14:59
1
1
And just to be complete, if you replace world with Earth, the preposition changes to on.
– Barmar
Jan 28 '15 at 16:52
And just to be complete, if you replace world with Earth, the preposition changes to on.
– Barmar
Jan 28 '15 at 16:52
Why is it necessary to say either? Where else are the countries going to be? Thinking about the phrase "Workers of the World, Unite!" the "of the world" emphasises across international boundaries but when talking about different countries that is already a given.
– Martin Smith
Sep 11 '16 at 15:01
Why is it necessary to say either? Where else are the countries going to be? Thinking about the phrase "Workers of the World, Unite!" the "of the world" emphasises across international boundaries but when talking about different countries that is already a given.
– Martin Smith
Sep 11 '16 at 15:01
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In general, of is the more used collocation in the construction all countries of/in the world. Have a look at this ngram. This might be based in the fact that of the world regardless of what it follows is already more idiomatic as in the world. (Ngram)
It seems however, that the usage of in gains favor if whatever is referred is more tangible. In this ngram country and nation in singular usage, places an people are used with in while more abstract concepts like part(s), rest, end, knowledge, history and creation are using of.
answered Sep 11 '16 at 14:01
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In general, of is the more used collocation in the construction all countries of/in the world. Have a look at this ngram. This might be based in the fact that of the world regardless of what it follows is already more idiomatic as in the world. (Ngram)
It seems however, that the usage of in gains favor if whatever is referred is more tangible. In this ngram country and nation in singular usage, places an people are used with in while more abstract concepts like part(s), rest, end, knowledge, history and creation are using of.
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In general, of is the more used collocation in the construction all countries of/in the world. Have a look at this ngram. This might be based in the fact that of the world regardless of what it follows is already more idiomatic as in the world. (Ngram)
It seems however, that the usage of in gains favor if whatever is referred is more tangible. In this ngram country and nation in singular usage, places an people are used with in while more abstract concepts like part(s), rest, end, knowledge, history and creation are using of.
answered Sep 11 '16 at 14:01
HelmarHelmar
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In general, of is the more used collocation in the construction all countries of/in the world. Have a look at this ngram. This might be based in the fact that of the world regardless of what it follows is already more idiomatic as in the world. (Ngram)
It seems however, that the usage of in gains favor if whatever is referred is more tangible. In this ngram country and nation in singular usage, places an people are used with in while more abstract concepts like part(s), rest, end, knowledge, history and creation are using of.
answered Sep 11 '16 at 14:01
HelmarHelmar
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In general, of is the more used collocation in the construction all countries of/in the world. Have a look at this ngram. This might be based in the fact that of the world regardless of what it follows is already more idiomatic as in the world. (Ngram)
It seems however, that the usage of in gains favor if whatever is referred is more tangible. In this ngram country and nation in singular usage, places an people are used with in while more abstract concepts like part(s), rest, end, knowledge, history and creation are using of.
answered Sep 11 '16 at 14:01
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Related: “Highest building of/in the world”
– choster
Jan 28 '15 at 14:48
Yes, already checked that question.
– Konstantin
Jan 28 '15 at 14:50
2
To use "of" would have a slightly more literary feel to it. Usually one would say "in" there.
– Robusto
Jan 28 '15 at 14:59
1
And just to be complete, if you replace world with Earth, the preposition changes to on.
– Barmar
Jan 28 '15 at 16:52
Why is it necessary to say either? Where else are the countries going to be? Thinking about the phrase "Workers of the World, Unite!" the "of the world" emphasises across international boundaries but when talking about different countries that is already a given.
– Martin Smith
Sep 11 '16 at 15:01