Search Results
| Search type | Search syntax |
|---|---|
| Tags | [tag] |
| Exact | "words here" |
| Author |
user:1234 user:me (yours) |
| Score |
score:3 (3+) score:0 (none) |
| Answers |
answers:3 (3+) answers:0 (none) isaccepted:yes hasaccepted:no inquestion:1234 |
| Views | views:250 |
| Code | code:"if (foo != bar)" |
| Sections |
title:apples body:"apples oranges" |
| URL | url:"*.example.com" |
| Saves | in:saves |
| Status |
closed:yes duplicate:no migrated:no wiki:no |
| Types |
is:question is:answer |
| Exclude |
-[tag] -apples |
| For more details on advanced search visit our help page | |
Results tagged with word-choice
Search options not deleted
user 99731
This tag is for questions about choosing the best word FROM A GIVEN SELECTION for a particular context or meaning. The selection to choose from must appear in the question. If you do not know the word already, use single-word-requests.
3
votes
4
answers
11k
views
Word for "ability to explain"
I want to test your ability to explain.
I was thinking present, as in your ability to present — being able to give a good presentation.
That's the only choice I can think of, but I feel there's …
- 241
1
vote
1
answer
75
views
Why does reversing the rules of "an" vs "a" make speech easier at times? [duplicate]
Background
From what I’ve learned during grade school, information which can
easily be found online,
you should use an when the following word starts with a vowel:
"An animal"
"An alien"
"An ewok"
A …
- 241
2
votes
1
answer
5k
views
Is there another word for "personal" in "personal value"
A friend offers you money for an a necklace, but you refuse to sell because you obtained the necklace from a friend who died.
You now consider that necklace to have "personal" value (value that you ca …
- 241