
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 is the difference between 'divert' and 're-route'?
Aug 18, 2015 · To divert means to force off the predefined path, emphasis on the fact that it is not the original way, it's different now. To re-route means to put on a different path, emphasis on reaching …
word usage - What are the terms for these types of lines? - English ...
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, …
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 …
How soon is "soon"? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Sep 8, 2020 · It's entirely dependent on context. 'soon', like most other quantitative adjectives and adverbs in English (and most languages for that matter) is inherently relative, and requires some …
What does "you better" mean in this context of conversation?
Jan 18, 2023 · Formally, "best" would be appropriate in cases of multiple options. There might be a lot of things you could do at 1:00 am, but you'd best go to bed; but I don't really think this is the thinking …
Issue vs Problem - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
My phone has a problem. Luckily I could solve that problem. Issues are related to disagreement or life and decisions. I have an issue with my partner. There is an issues between these two people. Issue …
At risk of/from something - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
They are both correct, but "at risk of" is actually a more common construction compared to "at risk from", see Ngram. Ngram: "at risk of flooding", vs "at risk from flooding".
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?
When to use "I" or "I am" - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Given I am X, what's valid for X is in almost all cases is the following: an adjective (I am hot, I am third, I am ready) a noun or pronoun (I am a cat, I am a worker, I am him, I am George) a verb's present …