Jun 6, 2017 · I use extendable in cases where it means the opposite of retractable. In other words, a telescoping wand is extendable, the legs of my camera tripod are extendable. I use extensible when I …

Sep 27, 2016 · Extendable referring to physical properties (an extendable ladder) and extensible referring to versatility/ability to be added to in future (an extensible system).

5 days ago · I had no trouble choosing 'F' for (ii) and 'H' for (iii). But I chose 'C' for (i) while the answer is 'A' so I need explanations for this blank. Currently I still cannot understand the difference between …

Let's look at the two OED definitions of the word "nature". (mass noun) The phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the …

Dec 19, 2015 · Is there difference in meaning between "above" and "from above" in these two sentences? The example below is identical to the example above, with one important …

Aug 8, 2024 · With transitive provide sth to/for sb, I think answer 2 is closer - to is more about giving or handing off something to someone, while for is more about something being made available to …

Dec 1, 2023 · The expressions more NP and more of NP have various paraphrases depending on context, but their meanings are generally similar. In your first example, “he was more of a danger …

Jun 9, 2024 · I got some results after researching, that "resolve" is the determination on a stronger level than "resolution" this link . But I haven't figured out the difference between "

Jan 14, 2023 · In the following sentences, should "didn’t happen" or "hadn't happened" be used? Sales have gone down, and obviously we’d prefer it if that didn’t happen / hadn't happened. Sales

Jan 14, 2023 · Be done is an idiomatic phrase and it means: To be finished or have completed something. I hope you're done writing that paper because class starts in three minutes. (FreeDict) I …