Jun 6, 2017 · I use extendable in cases where it means the opposite of retractable. In other words, a telescoping wand is extendable, the legs of my camera tripod are extendable. I use extensible when I …

Sep 27, 2016 · Extendable referring to physical properties (an extendable ladder) and extensible referring to versatility/ability to be added to in future (an extensible system).

When the idiom for being uninvolved in the activity is expressed with off. We speak about being off work or off duty, of being off rhythm or off our feed, so it makes sense to enter those states by getting off. …

Sep 30, 2019 · What should a writer do if s/he wants to use a quote, but the quoted sentence seems to contain a grammatical error? Should the writer correct the error when including ...

Aug 8, 2024 · With transitive provide sth to/for sb, I think answer 2 is closer - to is more about giving or handing off something to someone, while for is more about something being made available to …

Jan 14, 2023 · In the following sentences, should "didn’t happen" or "hadn't happened" be used? Sales have gone down, and obviously we’d prefer it if that didn’t happen / hadn't happened. Sales

Nov 7, 2015 · I'm reading the definition of "axis" in oxford dictionary, and I see there this definition: An imaginary straight line passing through the centre of a symmetrical solid, about which a plane fi...

Dec 1, 2015 · In a question, there's been a correction and instead of the original I'm seeing an answer on SO and I feel that I'd need to post a comment to it with a relevant follow-up question. However, …

Apr 1, 2024 · The bag of my sister's, and the bag of an actress's are fine, and are examples of the double possessive, or double genitive, used in English since the 14th century. Most sources advise …

Sep 29, 2016 · I would skip all of that and just say "I have a lot to do today" or "I have a lot on my to-do list". Google NGram shows "to-do list" beating the other options by a wide margin. If you really want …