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Did English ever have a formal version of “you”?

Do most languages need more space than English?

What is the origin of ZOMG?

“Have a look” vs. “Take a look”

“Toward” or “towards”?

What is the difference between 'make decision' and 'take decision'?

The company I work at has this thing we have to say every morning. What is it called?

Are there any simple rules for choosing the definite vs. indefinite (vs. none) article?

What does “you will want to” mean?

What do you call a person who keeps talking about art; studies art, criticizes art, and thinks he'd be amazing with it. But he doesn't practice it

Is “of ” necessary in “all of ”? [duplicate]

Is “I am getting married with my sister” ambiguous?

Formal alternative to bullsh-t

crisscross, dillydally, riffraff, etc

What does “8/7c” mean?

Is it correct to say “The reason is because …”?

Are there shibboleths specific to native Russian speakers?

Difference between “I'm fine” and “I'm good”

Why does “for good” mean “forever”?

A word for: someone who is easy to talk to

Alternative to “daydream” without the pleasant connotation

'How to' vs. 'How do I'

Is it correct to say “I myself”?

Looking for a word to describe the sound of the morning as hundreds of birds begin singing before sunrise?

What's a good word to describe a public place that looks like it wouldn't be rough?

Should we use “not to” or “to not”? [duplicate]

Use of “so as not to” [closed]

Meaning and usage of “be of”

Russian speakers and “I feel myself to be …”

Usage of Some: Does “some” require a plural or singular verb? [closed]