This tag is for questions about the differences in the meaning of two words.
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“Concision” vs. “conciseness”
Is there any difference in the meaning between concision and conciseness? Is one preferred over the other?
My friend claims that concision is more correct.
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Correct pronunciation of the word “Mature”?
I need to know the correct pronunciation of the word "mature". Is it məˈtʃʊr, məˈtjʊə(r) or məˈtʊr? And which one is mostly used, across the globe.
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Why is it wrong to say this sentence 'I'm afraid I forgot my homework at home
Why is it wrong to say this sentence and what grammar rules are broken
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from and by differences [closed]
I have some questions.
"I'm tired from the hard work".
The function of this "from" is kind of reason, right?
What's the differences between from and by.
by is also changeable in this above sentence?
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Eleusian vs. Eleusinian (and, to a lesser extent, Elysian)
Both Eleusian and Eleusinian are used in relation to mysteries. I've only seen Elysian used in relation to Elysian Fields.
Given that the suffix -ian denotes "of or belonging to," I'm wondering if ...
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“Pace” vs. “speed”
Is there a difference between "pace" and "speed"? I have a feeling that with "speed" we usually specify the actual value, while with "pace" we talk more relatively. Am I right?
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“Lay on the bed” vs. “lay in the bed” [closed]
Which one is more grammatically correct?
I lay on the bed.
I lay in the bed.
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“Infer” vs. “imply” — can “infer” imply “imply”?
Okay that's a crazy title, but bear with me. Got into a good natured discussion with someone on another stack exchange site, and I was "correcting" him on the use of infer vs. imply.
(The ...
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1answer
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“Questioned” or “asked”?
What is the difference between questioned and asked?
I asked him how are you?
I questioned him how are you?
Will the two sentences have a different meaning if I use questioned instead ...
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Difference between “jargon” and “technical terms”
Each subject matter has its own set of terms called jargon which is expressed in its particular grammatical rules. Technical terminology or Term of Art is the specialized vocabulary of any specialized ...
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Difference between ‘“folder” and “directory”
What is the difference between folder and directory in the context of computer science?
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The difference between “to someone” and “for someone” [duplicate]
To many people, we are the scariest animals in the world.
For me, English is the easiest of all subjects.
Why does the former sentence use "to" someone and the latter use "for" someone?
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How much mmmm should be in hmmmmmmm
This is my first question here.
I am not a fluent English speaker. I just know the basics.
My question is how many m's should be there in "hmm" as when I try typing it anywhere, it suggests "hmmm," ...
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1answer
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Usage of “diary” and “calendar”
The difference between a paper diary and a paper calendar is fairly clear, though either may be used to record an appointmemt. However a computer application is less clear as, for example, MS ...
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What's the difference between “review” and “overview”? [closed]
What's the difference between "review" and "overview"?
I've been thinking about these two words as synonyms. But recently I came across an article where author said he was going to make a review and ...
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difference between “this very” and “this particular”
It grew to my attention lately that I've read multiple authors using the expression "this very" like:
I will be writing on this very blog
I recommend going to this very restaurant
What's the value ...
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1answer
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Difference between “Do it yourself” and “Do it by yourself”
What is the difference between "Do it yourself" and "Do it by yourself"? and how and when can I use each one of them?
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Can I use the terms “CEO” and “Managing Director” synonymously? [closed]
Can you please clarify if it's acceptable to use these terms interchangebly and if not point out to significant differences between these titles. It seems to me that it may be something with scale of ...
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What is the difference between “say” or “tell”? [closed]
What's the difference between say and tell?
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“I fail to do something” vs “I can't do something”
I am wondering why would someone say “I fail to understand” instead of simply saying “I can't understand”. Is there any specific difference between the two? Is it correct to say that the following two ...
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1answer
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What's the difference between “get it” and “got it”? [closed]
They are not "I get it." or "I got it.". They are only "Get it." and "Got it.". I'm wondering what's the difference between them.
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Difference between “needed” and “necessary”
What is the difference between those two words?
Example sentence: "this can greatly reduce the needed | necessary effort". I found some posts saying that necessary is more urgent?! Are there more ...
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1answer
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Do people with a lisp write in the same way they pronounce?
Just curious to know whether people having a lisp (speech defect) write in the same way as they pronounce the word. For example they pronounce s as /θ/ and z as /θ/. So, do they write 's' as 'th' like ...
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1answer
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What is the difference betweeen “program” and “programme”? [closed]
I wonder if there is a difference between "program" and "programme".
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“Would have” and “would have no”
Could you describe about "would have ~ed & would have not ~ed".
I know "would" has the several meanings. But when I was talking with one of my friend who is a native speaker and in this following ...
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Is “numerous” somehow different to “common”?
From this Wikipedia page (referenced by this deleted question)...
Buckley is the 99th most numerous name in Ireland.
Can anyone explain why I find the above usage "odd", whereas I have no ...
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3answers
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'Meeting us' or 'meeting with us'?
What is the difference between meeting with someone or meeting someone?
For example when I would like to ask someone if he is happy to meet with me and my friend for the first time, how should I ask? ...
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2answers
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Differences between “Pay attention to” and “Keep an eye on”
What is the difference in meaning between "Pay attention to" and "Keep an eye on"? Can I use both in the same way? Or is one of them stronger than the other?
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Is it incorrect to refer to a set of things by using the singular form of the objects it contains? [duplicate]
I'm sorry I couldn't word that better, the following example will hopefully clarify:
As you can see, the teacher refered to the bank of words as "word bank", as opposed to "words bank". Which one ...
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Difference between “size” and “dimension”
What is the difference between nouns "size" and "dimension". When I want to set dimensions/sizes of an object which noun should I use?
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What is the difference between “anticipate” and “expect”?
My understanding is the following:
I anticipate everyone will come here by 10.
= "I hope it's gonna happen, but I'm not so sure about the result".
I expect everyone will come here by 10.
= ...
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What is the slight difference between “assign”, “appoint”, and “dispatch”? [closed]
They seem similar, but how could I tell the difference between them?
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What is the difference if we use a comma before the last item in a list? [duplicate]
I am always confused when using a comma in writing.
Is there a difference between the following?
sam, sali and jone
sam, sali, and jone
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What is the difference between “simulate” and “emulate”?
The words clearly have a similar meaning. But I think there must be a subtle difference.
e.g. You get a "flight simulator", but an "ipad emulator".
Both are pieces of software for replicating the ...
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“I may know where it is” vs. “I know where it may be”
I am wondering if the following two sentences have different meanings.
I may know where it is.
I know where it may be.
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1answer
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What is the difference between “toss” and “throw” [closed]
I want to know, what is the diffrence between toss and throw?
For example,
We must toss him out.
We must throw him out.
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1answer
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“in ages” vs “for ages”
I've always thought I should use "for ages" when, for example, I meet a person who I haven't seen for a long time, but recently I came across another expression, "in ages," as in "I haven't seen you ...
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Confusion with 3 forms of the same sentence
I've a doubt about the formation of a sentence. There are 3 forms of the same sentence which I'm confused with.
This is your plan which is what I'm a part of.
This is your plan which is I'm a ...
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Difference between misfunction and malfunction
Difference between misfunction and malfunction?
Is misfunction a proper English word? If it is, what's the difference between the two above?
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Can object complements make any difference to sentences?
I'm reading a grammar book, and I have some questions.
A.
We ate the fish raw.
I want Sue drunk.
I prefer the music soft.
I like coffee black.
We drank the beer cold.
This type of ...
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“Haven't” vs. “hadn't”
Are there any differences in meaning between the two sentences?
We hadn't left the place yet; we will be there in 10 minutes.
We haven't left the place yet; we will be there in 10 minutes.
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“comparison across the two classrooms” vs. “comparison between classroom A and classroom B”
My question is about differences between the following:
comparison across the two classrooms
comparison between classroom A and classroom B
Would you answer my question?
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“Can I do X” vs. “Can't I do X”
Consider this scenarios:
A: Can I do X?
A: Can't I do X?
In both the cases, the B replies with "Yes" to indicate A can do X and with "No" to indicate he cannot.
The 1st one seems to ask for ...
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Difference between “meaning of life” and “purpose of life”
I have seen and heard both, but I cannot tell the difference between "meaning of life" and "purpose of life".
Could anybody explain it to me? When to use which?
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1answer
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“Interaction technologies” vs. “interactive technologies”
What is your feeling about the differences between the two?
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“In a restaurant” or “at a restaurant” [duplicate]
Does anyone know if one should use "in a restaurant" or "at a restaurant" ?
Ex: Having a romantic dinner in a restaurant or having a romantic dinner at a restaurant.
What is the difference between ...
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What is the difference between “Gay” and “Homosexual"? Is it only by gender?
I was interested in the line “...most Americans use the word 'gay' now instead of 'homosexual'” in Maureen Dowd’s article titled “Happily Never After?” in today’s (April 2) New York Times:
I’m ...
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2answers
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Is there a difference between “plagiarizer” and “plagiarist”?
Dictionary.com lists plagiarist as the noun form of plagiarism and lists plagiarizer as the noun form of plagiarize. I do not see the distinction of the separate entries and expected both words to be ...
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have feelings for someone [closed]
What does have feelings for someone mean?
Is there any difference between have feelings for someone and be in love with someone?
Thanks for your reply.
