Substantive relates to things that have substance, and thus is a change in something’s substance. Compared to that, substantial is used for things that are larger or more significant, so a substantial change would be a significant change in something. Most people get confused and use either word in the place of another, when in …
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The phrase “manage to do” refers to somebody succeeding in doing something. While the phrase is simple, the rules governing its usage can be difficult and complex. The phrase “manage to doing” is grammatically incorrect and is often used by those not fully aware of key English grammar rules. Read on to find out more …
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When you describe someone as courteous, it means that they’re civilized and well-mannered. On the other hand, when you say someone is polite, it means that they’re not only well-mannered, but also have empathy for the other person. Polite and Courteous mean the same thing in most situations.The word “couteous” is a litttle bit more …
Using location-based words in the wrong way can make your speech confusing. For example, with incoming, upcoming, or oncoming, all three of these terms cannot be used interchangeably, as they mean different things. Incoming means something is about to arrive. Upcoming means something is about to happen. Oncoming means something is moving towards you. Though …
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In most English the proper spelling is Whatever. However, there are some instances when you would use What Ever instead. Some people separate the what and the ever to add emphasis on the second word. “What ever do you mean by that?” In this case, the ever is also a word that can be replaced …
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The word “recommended” is a verb meaning to suggest or advise (someone) to do something. The recommended dosage of medication is two pills per day. It can also be used as an adjective, as in “a recommended book.” The correct spelling is “recommended.” When used as a verb, the word is always spelled with two …
The relationship between a husband and wife is usually called a marraige. Matrimony(or wedlock) is the state of being married. A spouse is the word you use when you want to describe one partner without using gender. There are several ways you could describe a romantic relationship between a man and wife, with most of …
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Two words in the English language that have similar meanings are happy and glad, but which one is the better word to use? Both happy and glad are able to be used in the same way, so you can use them interchangeably. It doesn’t matter which version of the word you use since they’re close …
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The difference between at first and first of all are- “at first” is a chronological term used to describe a timed event or situation. “First of all” is something that is said in one of two settings: 1) to tell someone in a sassy way the truth about something, 2) used as a chronological term …
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A refreshing summer drink made of tequila, orange liquor, and lime juice, a margarita is as delicious as it is hard to spell. This cocktail, both in liquid and frozen form, is spelled “margarita”. There is even a specific shape of glass with the same name that is used for the drink, known as a …
