single word requests - Is there a plural of "metropolis", not ...
Metropolis is originally a Greek word, but comes to English through Latin. The Latin plural is metropoles (presumably pronounced with /iːz/ instead of /ɪs/). The Greek plural is metropoleis. If you look at a …
When is the plural 'es' pronounced "ess/ez/izz" vs. "eez"?
Sep 4, 2015 · The process-eez pronunciation is a hypercorrection, based on the misconception that process belongs to the other class of plurals which you've identified. Latin singular nouns ending in …
What's the difference between "e.g." and "ex."? [closed]
Mar 13, 2011 · E.g. is short for exempli gratia, and is in common use to introduce an example within a sentence. Submit a sample of academic writing, e.g., a dissertation chapter. However, some authors …
How do you use "i.e." in a sentence? - English Language & Usage Stack ...
Aug 12, 2010 · I assume you are referring to the common abbreviation for the Latin id est, which is commonly translated as "that is to say". So, think of the English when you would use it, i.e. when …
Difference between "I've added" and "I added"
Oct 21, 2010 · The key to the difference is "that has present consequences". If you are regarding the event as complete in the past, use "I added"; if you are considering its present relevance (eg the …
Word for someone who thinks they can do anything, and believes ...
Apr 24, 2014 · If someone thinks they are always doing the right thing, and believes others are wrong, what would I call them? Say, for example, I did something that person considers wrong. But then on …
Confusing use of 'up to' - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Feb 17, 2020 · You can cancel the tickets up to thirty minutes before the scheduled departure of the train. Is the use of 'up to'semantically correct? Or, is 'at least' more appropriate to replace 'up to'? …
single word requests - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jan 27, 2013 · Moving here does not mean moving to a new city or something like that. I am talking about the people that just can't stay at one place. It is impossible for them to sit put at one place and …
What is the origin of "have a gander"? (When meaning "look".)
Sep 29, 2014 · The phrase "have a gander" meaning "have a look" is common in the UK. (Also can be "have a goosey gander" or just "have a goosey".) What is the origin/meaning of this phrase? I always …
Origin of the phrase, "There's more than one way to skin a cat."
Jun 30, 2011 · I couldn't find any use of the phrase earlier than the 1840 Money Diggers reference, but I did find some background to which the saying might refer. Apparently the debate on cat-skinning …