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On Word Hippo all the antonyms mean “expensive”. But I need one word as the opposite of “for free” at all regardless of the amount. That is “on paid basis” but something …
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He acts as if he owns (vs owned) the place? Said to describe a popular boy at a school who behaves in a too confident way. — his peers say that. Both versions seem to be popular. Why is that so? …
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I know the basic rules of the subjunctive mood. You use the past tense in the if-clause and use “would” in the main clause. I would buy a big house if I had a million dollars. How about &…
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Considering “select” as an adjective. Could we say “I am select for the job” and “I got/became select for the job”
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Much political debate is meaningless. Is it possible to use “much” like this? I could not find this usage described in any dictionary, but I remember reading similar usages many times. Am I …
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Take this expression: A fails to do X To me, “fails to” means that A is completely unsuccessful in doing X. I am looking for less strong words/expressions that convey the meaning that A is …
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4th verse of “The Star-Spangled Banner”: O thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand Between their loved home and the war’s desolation. Blest with vict’ry and peace, may the Heav’n rescued …
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I used to use: I am sorry for the inconvenience. Today, I’ve encountered someone saying: I am sorry for the inconvenience to you. Is that correct? Why or why not?
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Is there anything else other than ‘thank you’ to show gratitude in a polite, formal way to my professor at college?
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I hope the question is not too silly, but I think it may help others too. I want to thank the professors that are writing reference letters to me. I thought I’d put this at the end of my email …
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I am always confused with the preposition. Can somebody point me to the material where prepositional phrase is explained? Here is the problem I am facing currently. This was discussed (stated/…
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Difference between “much, many, a lot of and lots of” What is the difference between them? Are they synonyms or not?
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I want to know the difference between “have done” and “had done”. When and where it should be used?
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Which of the following sentences are grammatically correct in written text? You also are allowed to see your son. You are also allowed to see your son. Also, you are allowed to see your son. …
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Strategic consultants attempt to find what [will] change in their customers’ industries. I would like to know if I must use will / may / might / could / etc., and why.
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Did I get the ellipsis right: “So much of this housing will still be Council housing but some of it’s been wiped abide (???). If you’re in one of these and you’re paying a private landlord you’re …
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I ordered a copy of this new record on vinyl and postage was only 1,6 euros( it should have been around 10 euros) .Surprised I just double-checked to see if I had chosen the good option . Yes I …
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