paok70
632 posts
Oct 06, 2008
3:12 AM
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Which of the following is correct and natural "in compensation for" or "in compensation of"? If both are possible, do they convey the same meaning? If not, when should I use each of them? Would you please give me a few examples? As always, many, many thanks for your kind help. paolo
Last Edited on 6-Oct-2008 3:13 AM
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Sparky
812 posts
Oct 06, 2008
7:33 AM
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Use compensation the way you would use payment. Let's say Bob is a landscaper. Bob planted bushes in my yard. He sendt me a bill for $50. Bob was compensated $50 for his services.
I paid Bob $50 in compensation.
I paid Bob $50 in compensation for his services.
Bob was compensated in the amount of $50.
Bob received $50 of compensation. One of the bushes died. Bob replaced it free. His contract didn't specify that he would do this. How nice of him! I baked him a pie by way of compensation.
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paok70
633 posts
Oct 06, 2008
8:03 AM
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Dear Sparky, Thank you very much for your prompt response. Is it also possible to say/write, "Bob received $50 in compensation"? Again, many, many thanks for your kind help. paolo
Last Edited on 6-Oct-2008 8:05 AM
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TheMudge
The Real Mudge
3011 posts
Oct 06, 2008
9:55 AM
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Paolo: I just wanted to butt in here and say hello because you and I have been exchanging questions and answers since before The Grammar Curmudgeon even existed. Remember askme.com? Your English should be excellent by now. You don't come here often, but it's always a delight to hear from you. Sparky has given you an excellent answer. As for your follow-up – yes, it is possible and correct to write, "Bob received $50 in compensation."
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Rich Turner (The Curmudgeon Himself)
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CeeBee
2250 posts
Oct 06, 2008
10:10 AM
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Greetings from me too, Paolo. I think it was on PointAsk where I "met" you about seven years ago. My dream is still to visit your beautiful country. Umbria is where I would go first.
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