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“They are there.” and “They're there.” versus “There they are.” and “There they're.”
Are any of the phrases in the title incorrect in any way? Do the meanings differ in any way? Is one preferred over the other and if so then why? I find this particularly interesting for many reasons ...
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Equivalent of homonym for terms and phrases
A homonym is a word with two distinct meanings, for instance:
chase (from dict.org)
To pursue for the purpose of killing or taking, as an enemy, or game; to hunt. [1913 Webster]
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How did homonyms come into existence?
Words like bank, bat, bear, fine, fair, number, row, etc., each have multiple meanings but are pronounced and spelled in the same way. How can one word mean different things?
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Is there a difference between “jamb” and “jam”?
Is there a difference between jamb and jam?
I recently wrote a letter describing someone who had jambed their hand on a stair bannister and the usage was questioned.
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Are the noun and verb forms of “badger” related etymologically?
Are the noun "badger", naming an animal, and the verb "to badger", describing the behavior of a person, related etymologically? Does the meaning of one come directly from the other?
What about the ...
