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  1. Labelled vs. labeled - WordReference Forums

    Jan 27, 2009 · Hi! I've discovered that this word can be spelled in both ways. However, my Microsoft dictionary (set to AE) always corrects "labelled" (which is my preferred spelling) to "labeled". …

  2. ground floor, ground zero, first floor | WordReference Forums

    Apr 1, 2007 · Would you call to -1 first floor below ground/first floor? And so on to the floors below this one? From my limited experience with buildings like that, they have floors/levels labeled as B1, B2, …

  3. dumb money (financial investment) | WordReference Forums

    Jun 20, 2023 · Institutional investors and mutual fund companies are labeled “smart money," while retail (individual) investors are called "dumb money." Because the “dumb money” group doesn't have …

  4. John is easy to convince Bill to tell Mary that Tom should meet.

    Nov 3, 2025 · Chomsky (1977: 103-104) cites the following example as acceptable, but to me, it does not make any sense. (1) John is easy to convince Bill to tell Mary...

  5. kind of food or kinds of foods?? | WordReference Forums

    Jul 23, 2008 · [As a Venn diagram, each type would be separate circles labeled "Chinese food", "French food", etc.] "Food" suggests one, all-encompassing classification. It is a general name for edible …

  6. installation classée pour la protection de l'environnement (ICPE)

    Jul 17, 2008 · I am trying to translate (or at least succinctly explain) Installation classée pour la protection de l'environnement (ICPE) I have been thinking of using labeled for classée: Labeled …

  7. D-Pod | WordReference Forums

    Jan 2, 2026 · The 26-pod layout, a pod is a series of CHUs grouped together and are alpha or numerically labeled, helps new residents find their way. With this layout, finding the complex's many …

  8. a manual winch known as a comalong [comealong]

    Nov 7, 2008 · On the page that is referenced, the comealong would be the type labeled as tecle tipo señorita and several ferreterias here in the south as well as some in Perú show them as "tecle …

  9. absent/ out of office - WordReference Forums

    Aug 22, 2021 · Is it true that it sounds more natural to use 'out of office/not in the office' rather than 'absent' when it comes to work or business scenes? Can the word 'absent' only work in school? …

  10. people who likes telling on other people - WordReference Forums

    Nov 15, 2008 · Yes, we do have some English slang, though I'm not sure if any of it would be considered correct terminology. Everyone would understand, though. You by telling on them, you …