different means of transport

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“The chart shows the passenger kilometers traveled by different means of transport in the UK in 1999." Can I use "modes" or "methods" intead of "means" here?

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[+2] - TTH - 07/28/2009I believe the answer is yes you can since they all basically mean the same thing. However, I am not an English expert and there are people on this site that are. They might have a different opinion.
[+2] - contrex - 07/28/2009Yes, you can use "modes" or "methods". Mode is very commonly used. I would just point out that we spell "kilometres" thus in the UK.

@jinmin1988,

I believe the answer is yes you can since they all basically mean the same thing. However, I am not an English expert and there are people on this site that are. They might have a different opinion.

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@TTH,

Yes, you can use "modes" or "methods". Mode is very commonly used.

I would just point out that we spell "kilometres" thus in the UK.

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