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30 Jan 2023
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Can I say just a fan when I want to say an electric fan? Could it be confusing?
Can I say just a fan when I want to say an electric fan? Could it be confusing?
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30 Jan 2023
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@Oreo-dog
native English speakers will never say "electric fan" unless somebody is already confused. I have never felt the need to clarify while speaking about fans before. You will sound more natural if you just say fan, nobody will be confused!
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Electric fans are the most common, so just saying “a fan” is okay!!
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@Oreo-dog
native English speakers will never say "electric fan" unless somebody is already confused. I have never felt the need to clarify while speaking about fans before. You will sound more natural if you just say fan, nobody will be confused!
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