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11 questions linked to/from What's the difference between "informal", "colloquial", "slang", and "vulgar"?
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“kinda”, “sorta”, “coulda”, “shoulda”, “lotta”, “oughta”, “betcha”, "tseasy", etc. What are these?
In linguistics, is there a term describing this phenomenon, i.e., when the syllables of two words are slurred together in the spoken language? They are not contractions. While contractions are ...
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Difference between "try to do" and "try and do" [duplicate]
What is the difference between try to do and try and do?
To me (non-native speaker), asking someone try and do this seems a bit rude. It's like saying you can try all you want but this must be done: ...
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Why do we say "try and" [verb] instead of "try to" [verb]? (E.g., "Try and call me tomorrow.")
In written and standard semi-formal (and above) spoken English, one would use "try to":
Try to be a better person.
Try to get the fishhook out of my thumb, please.
Try to find a pharmacy ...
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"Invite" vs. "invitation"
I hear a lot of people saying "Send me an invite". I always thought that it was an 'invitation'. Is "sending one an invite" accepted usage? Or is it incorrect? If I need to get my wedding invitation ...
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That which is vulgar, obscene, or profane (title reflects contents)
When I look up the word "fuck" in the dictionary, I see that it is listed as a vulgar term. However, if I use it in church, I might be scolded for speaking profanity in the Lord's house. If I use it ...
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Differences between expression and idiom, as well as colloquial and vernacular
Expression and idiom are used interchangeably, and so are colloquial and vernacular; albeit incorrectly. Please advise on differences in meaning and recommend a proper usage.
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What's the difference between colloquial and oral English?
What is the difference between colloquial an oral in the phrases, colloquial English and oral English?
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Is “ain’t” slang, or is it colloquial instead?
Does using the word ain’t in a song make it slang, whereas using it in a speech make it colloquial?
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Differences between "vulgar" and "coarse", "crass", "crude", "rough", "rude", "unrefined" as applied to language
This question specifically covers how these terms are used to describe language, it is a followup to What's the difference between "informal", "colloquial", "slang", ...
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Differences between formal and colloquial English? [closed]
What are the basic differences between formal and colloquial English?
Is it right that colloquial English uses more contracted forms, slang expressions, phrasal verbs, subjunctive, and euphemisms?
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Can all phrases that are considered idioms sometimes fall under the category of slang? Are they under the colloquial category because of everyday use?
(This is not a duplicate anymore because I edited my question, please read all the information in this body and in all of the comments there are 10 comments so far)
After reading about the difference ...
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