word choice - predefined or pre-defined? - English Language Learners ...
Which of the following is the correct usage of the word, and why? The user can use pre-defined lists. The user can use predefined lists.
What are the terms for these types of lines?
May 7, 2021 · Just to add to the answers: just "a line" would be fine for a solid line outside of the context of non-solid lines (most people would assume you're talking about a solid line if you say, for example, …
"You will be the President himself." — The noun "President" is not ...
Jan 10, 2024 · The gender of "you" is not predefined, it could be a man (he), woman (she), intersex or gender fluid (they or it if that is someone's preferred pronoun). The CGEL example above is highly …
Is "complete list" idiomatic? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Mar 4, 2020 · In other contexts, "full" and "complete" mean different things. "Full" is normally used when speaking about something with a predefined capacity, for example, a jug could be full of liquid, but it …
Would you use "youngsters" to refer to "young people" in a data report?
May 7, 2024 · I might use 'youngsters' to refer to the younger of two predefined groups. But only if scientific rigour isn't required. And if I'm contrasting three or four groups, I'd use a more specific term.
What do you call those "round checkboxes"?
Oct 24, 2022 · The thing a blue arrow points at is called a "checkbox", right? What do you call the round elements, the ones that look like bullet points?
What does "you better" mean in this context of conversation?
Jan 18, 2023 · I don’t know that I’ve ever really thought about this idiom. It’s very common, and yet it’s really quite a strange one! Plain meaning: “ought to” When I say that “you better” do something, I …
word usage - using "next" to days of the week - English Language ...
Apr 13, 2017 · This question reminded me of a debate I have with non-native English speakers. If today is Thursday and I say that something is to happen "next Saturday", does that mean the "Saturday in …
“On my own way vs. “in my own way”? - English Language Learners ...
Nov 7, 2017 · If you'd like a situation for on my own way: "I got Louise on her way 10 minutes ago, so she should make it on time. I'll be on my own way soon, but might arrive a few minutes late". It's a …
"They are the same" vs "they are same". Which one should be used?
Aug 27, 2017 · Which one of the following should be used when comparing? They are the same they are same I'd like to know which one is the correct sentence and why?