why when We write "all together" are separated words and "Separated" is all together?

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why when We write "all together" are separated words and "Separated" is all together?

2007-01-31 09:33:45 · 4 answers · asked by Tom ... O Aprendiz 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy

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Because "altogether" and "all together" mean two separate things, only very slightly though. Separated is just the word we use. we don't write words differently based on their meaning. For example, abbreviation is certainly not abbreviated.

2007-01-31 09:38:15 · answer #1 · answered by Tina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Nice question. I think the universe just likes being ironic.

2007-01-31 17:39:06 · answer #2 · answered by Angie, Raised by Wolves 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

quirks of the english language.
We also drive on a parkway, and park in a drive way...
go figure

2007-01-31 17:39:16 · answer #3 · answered by wholenote4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

coz thats just the way it is.

2007-01-31 17:37:15 · answer #4 · answered by kute_regina_gal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋