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  1. Multivariant or Multivariate? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Sep 10, 2013 · When testing performance or the output of different combinations of elements against one another - is it correct to say it's a "multivariant" test? Or is it a "multivariate" test?

  2. Differences between slang words for breasts

    Apr 14, 2025 · What is the difference between “tits” and “boobs”? P.S. I'm not sure if this question is appropriate but as English is not my native language I really would love to know the difference.

  3. Whence comes the expression ‘’starve a cold, feed a fever?”

    Jul 22, 2024 · What is the origin of the expression "starve a cold, feed a fever"? It is is used as basic (perhaps incorrect) medical advice for common illnesses.

  4. What is the difference between exception and exemption?

    Oct 21, 2017 · The difference between execption and exemption is one of those Zen-like things akin to the difference between zero and null. They are used differently, but their effect appears identical. An …

  5. Is the title of a course capitalized if it has no specific name?

    Oct 10, 2019 · American history is my favorite subject. American History, with Professor Clarke, is my favorite class. Note: these kinds of sentences can be ambiguous when spoken, but when written, the …

  6. "Had Come" or "Came" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Nov 28, 2018 · They're both correct. If you're viewing the collecting as something that happened before the present, then it should be had come. If you're viewing it as something that happened after she …

  7. Is there a word for "the day after overmorrow" and "the day before ...

    Dec 16, 2018 · I know overmorrow (the day after tomorrow) and ereyesterday (the day before yesterday) themselves are obsolete alike. I would like to know whether English has ever had words for one day …

  8. Difference between "Where are you living?" and "Where do you live?"

    Nov 15, 2015 · What is the difference in common usage between sentences like: a) Where are you living? and Where do you live? or b) Are you traveling a lot? and Do you travel a lot?

  9. grammatical number - "Copies of documents" vs. "copy of documents ...

    Apr 25, 2013 · What is the grammatical difference between "copies of documents" and "copy of documents"? Same applies to other nouns. Also, an example will be very much appreciated.

  10. Correct use of "hereby" on a formal letter [closed]

    Apr 10, 2019 · According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary: hereby Adverb by this means Examples of hereby in a Sentence: I hereby declare the Olympic Games officially open. The sum will hereby be …