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When we use still not, there’s a sense of looking back to the past. But not yet has the sense of looking toward the future. Example: She still hasn’t got a job. (looking back: she hasn’t had a job since January and the situation is continuing.) She hasn’t got a job yet. (looking forward: she … Continue reading
Especially and specially can often both be used with the same meaning. However, here are some points that you can note about it: 1. ‘especially’ is often used to mean ‘above all.’ Example: I like all kinds of sweets, especially gulabjamun. 2. ‘especially’ follows a subject. Example: We all like music. My mother, especially, is … Continue reading
Often, the words ethics and morals are considered synonymous. But here’s the difference: Morals are beliefs based on practices or teachings regarding how people conduct themselves in personal relationships and in society, while ethics refers to a set or system of principles, or a philosophy or theory behind them. So morals are the tools by … Continue reading
It is generally known that between is used for a choice that involves two distinct options, and among for choices that involve more than two items. For example, ‘You need to choose between working on weekends and working on evenings’ and ‘She distributed the toys among the children.’ But matters are not always as simple. … Continue reading
Let me check. Can I get back to you? I’ll need to check my appointments. (or) I need to check my schedule. (or) I need to check with my assistant. I’ll let you know later. (or) I’ll let you know on Monday. I may be away on Saturday evening. Let me check and get back to you. I might … Continue reading
I’m sorry, I have a previous engagement. (or) I’m sorry, I have another appointment. I’m so sorry, but I can’t. I’m rather tied up all of this week. I’m sorry! I’m booked all week with the conference. Why don’t we go out sometime after the 15th? (or) Why don’t we go sometime in the week after next? … Continue reading
That sounds great! That sounds like fun! I’d love to join you. Sure, I can join you. Where are we going? Thank you. I’d really like to join you. That would be wonderful. Yes, I’m free any time after six tomorrow evening (or) today. I’d love to join you. Sure, it’s fine with me. Of course. … Continue reading
Let’s have lunch (or) a drink (or) coffee together. Can you join me for coffee tomorrow? Can you join me for lunch sometime this week? (or) Can you join me for a drink tomorrow? Are you free for lunch this week? Let’s plan on going out for lunch this week. When are you free? I’m planning to check the new … Continue reading
Those silky things at the head of the corn is called ‘silk.’
Do you see that elongated metal cap on the top of the umbrella, holding the ribs together? That’s called a ‘ferrule.’ Here’s how the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary defines it: ‘a piece of metal or rubber that covers the end of an umbrella or a stick to protect it.’
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