I am still confused between 'learnt' and 'learned'. Help!
"Learned" is the American spelling; "learnt" is the British spelling. They are both the past tense of "learn."
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What is the meaning of "opening argument"? Thanks!
"Opening argument" is most often used in talking about law and court cases. It is a statement made by either the defense or the prosecution at the beginning of a trial, in which the team lays out their case and demonstrate why they will win. (It is more commonly known as the "opening statement.") 👨🏻⚖️
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What's the difference between if only and only if? Actually I knew but now I forget. Thank you!
"If only" is used to express a wish or a hypothetical situation:
- IF ONLY I had a million dollars, I would buy my parents a new car. 🚗
- IF ONLY she had studied last night, she could have passed today's exam.
"Only if" is used to show that there is a specific requirement or condition that will make something true or happen:
- We will win tomorrow's game ONLY IF their star player doesn't play.
- They can afford a mansion in Malibu ONLY IF they win the lottery. 💰
- IF ONLY I had a million dollars, I would buy my parents a new car. 🚗
- IF ONLY she had studied last night, she could have passed today's exam.
"Only if" is used to show that there is a specific requirement or condition that will make something true or happen:
- We will win tomorrow's game ONLY IF their star player doesn't play.
- They can afford a mansion in Malibu ONLY IF they win the lottery. 💰
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What is the difference between anyway and by the way? Can both be use at the start of a sentence?
Yes, they can both be used at the start of a sentence.
"Anyway" = however; at any rate: "Anyway, can you help me with my homework assignment?"
"By the way" is something you say when you suddenly remember something that you want to say to someone: "By the way, did you get my email?" 📩 👩🏻💻
"Anyway" = however; at any rate: "Anyway, can you help me with my homework assignment?"
"By the way" is something you say when you suddenly remember something that you want to say to someone: "By the way, did you get my email?" 📩 👩🏻💻
"I don't want to come off as arrogant but I know I'm good at this." Is that correct?
Yes, it is. 👍🏻
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If we still basic in english learning, what kind of skills we should learn first, verbal skills (speaking & listening) or non-verbal skills (writing, reading and maybe include grammar)?
Generally, learning to speak English is easier (mainly because you don't need to use perfect grammar or worry about spelling or punctuation). But choosing which one to focus on first depends largely on your priorities. For instance, if your goal is to get a good score on a written exam, you should prioritize writing, reading, and grammar. But if your goal is to speak better English (maybe to make new friends, communicate with customers, or assimilate faster in a new town), you should prioritize speaking and listening skills. 👌🏻
what is the difference between anyway and anyways?
They mean the same thing, but "anyways" is nonstandard/informal. You can use it for texting, tweeting, and chatting, but don't use it in essays or professional emails. Use "anyway" instead. 👌🏻
America people called American, England people called English, Japan people called Japanese, Israel people called Israeli, Turkey people called Turkish, Canada people called Canadian, New York people called New Yorker, and so on. Is there any basic rule or guidance for it?
Great question! Unfortunately, there is no rule, and in some cases, there isn't even agreement on what the right word is. Here is a pretty good list of the standard ones: http://bit.ly/2oorZ1v 👍🏻
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Could you tell me what does this "marketing dollar" mean? does this marketing budget? Thanks!
Yes. You got it! 👍🏻
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Your ask.fm account really helps people. I just want to simply THANK YOU for creating it! God bless!
You're welcome! We're glad to help! 😁
What is the usage of the phrase 'so to speak'? Thanks!
We use "so to speak" to draw attention to the fact that we are describing or referring to something in a way that may be amusing or unusual rather than completely accurate. In other words, it's the same as "figuratively speaking."
- I am a writer, so to speak. ✍🏻 (Meaning: I write for fun, but I'm not a published author; I write on my personal blog.)
- Taeyang and G-DRAGON are brothers, so to speak. (Meaning: They're not literally brothers, but they are really close friends.)
- I am a writer, so to speak. ✍🏻 (Meaning: I write for fun, but I'm not a published author; I write on my personal blog.)
- Taeyang and G-DRAGON are brothers, so to speak. (Meaning: They're not literally brothers, but they are really close friends.)
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Kartini Day vs Kartini’s Day.. yang Betul yang Mana Yaaa?Thanks
We don't know what "yang Betul yang Mana Yaaa" means, but we understood enough of the rest of your question to offer an answer: it's "Kartini Day." (We googled it and found this: http://bit.ly/2oolhbO) 😊
Just a friendly reminder to everyone: please ask your questions in English. (If you're desperate, you can use Spanish and Korean. However, we will respond in English.) 👍🏻
Just a friendly reminder to everyone: please ask your questions in English. (If you're desperate, you can use Spanish and Korean. However, we will respond in English.) 👍🏻
"Nothing could have been further from the image the word “cafeteria” normally conjures" do you know the meaning of this sentence? Thanks :)
Basically, whoever is saying that means that the cafeteria is nothing like what a normal cafeteria should be. For instance, that cafeteria is dirty, has terrible food, smells bad, or has no utensils.
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What does "yoda-ing" mean? Thank you!
It's slang. It means 'to talk like Yoda' (the "Star Wars" character, who is famous for the unique way that he speaks). Yoda uses inverted syntax (word order). So, instead of saying "You already know what you need," he would say "Already know you that which you need." Or instead of "The future is impossible to see," he would say "Impossible to see, the future is."
What does "I kicked ass in History" means? Thanks!
It means "I did really well in History." (To "kick ass" means to 'dominate,' 'win,' 'succeed,' 'defeat,' etc.)
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Please help me, what does this question mean, "What were the odds?" ? Thank you!
"What were the odds?" can mean three things:
1. What was the probability of (something) happening? ("What were the odds of guessing six questions correctly?")
2. Something you say when you can't believe that something happened—because it was almost impossible to achieve. ("James won the national writing competition? What were the odds?!")
3. In betting (gambling), it's the ratio by which one better's wager is greater than that of another. ("What were the odds for yesterday's championship match?" "They offered me odds of three to one.")
1. What was the probability of (something) happening? ("What were the odds of guessing six questions correctly?")
2. Something you say when you can't believe that something happened—because it was almost impossible to achieve. ("James won the national writing competition? What were the odds?!")
3. In betting (gambling), it's the ratio by which one better's wager is greater than that of another. ("What were the odds for yesterday's championship match?" "They offered me odds of three to one.")
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"How very fortunate of her" is this sentence correct?
Yes. You could also say "How very fortunate for her."
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I'm quite confused about the usage of 'come off'. How and when do we use it?
"Come off" means two things:
1️⃣ to succeed; to happen: "I am confident that our plan will COME OFF without any problems."
2️⃣ to fall off from; to break off from: "The wheel CAME OFF my nephew's favorite toy truck."
1️⃣ to succeed; to happen: "I am confident that our plan will COME OFF without any problems."
2️⃣ to fall off from; to break off from: "The wheel CAME OFF my nephew's favorite toy truck."
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Please tell me what does this sentence mean, "“And your car? Is it your brand of teenage rebellion or something"? Thanks
It means the same as this: "Is your car your way of rebelling?" (The teenager's car is probably strange or unusual in some way, e.g., it might have an unusual paint color, lots of strange decorations.)
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Can u explain how to use the word 'anyway'? Thanks before. Have a good day ;)
"Anyway" = in any way whatsoever; anyhow; however.
- Finish your essay by tomorrow ANYWAY (in any way; by any method) you can!
- I'm not sad about losing the match; I didn't want the trophy ANYWAY (anyhow).
- We understand your situation; ANYWAY (however), you must still pay your bill on time.
🙅🏻♀️ In formal writing, do not use "anyways." That spelling is slang/informal.
If you want more usage examples, go here: https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/anyway
- Finish your essay by tomorrow ANYWAY (in any way; by any method) you can!
- I'm not sad about losing the match; I didn't want the trophy ANYWAY (anyhow).
- We understand your situation; ANYWAY (however), you must still pay your bill on time.
🙅🏻♀️ In formal writing, do not use "anyways." That spelling is slang/informal.
If you want more usage examples, go here: https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/anyway
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Hi please help me, do you know the meaning of this sentence "Her little sister’s enthusiasm was just what Annie needed to spur her on" Thank you!!
It means "Her sister's enthusiasm (excitement) was exactly what Annie needed to motivate/encourage her to keep trying."
We hope that clears things up. 👍🏻
We hope that clears things up. 👍🏻
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I'm sorry if you already answer this, but I really don't know what 'lowkey' means and why people nowadays using that word ✌✌
"Low-key" basically means "not flashy" or "not showy": She wore a low-key outfit to the ceremony.
People often use it nowadays informally as a synonym for "secret": Keep it low-key, but my friend cheated on the exam. 💁🏻 In formal writing, don't use "low-key" in that sense. Use "discreet" or some other synonym instead.
People often use it nowadays informally as a synonym for "secret": Keep it low-key, but my friend cheated on the exam. 💁🏻 In formal writing, don't use "low-key" in that sense. Use "discreet" or some other synonym instead.
Hi! I read several times the french word "sans" instead of "without". Is it frequently used in english or does it have a different meaning ? Thanks in advance ☺
Hi! It's used the same way in English. For example, "Nan struggled to make a tasty meal yesterday sans (without) eggs, meat, cheese, or bread."
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"The anger had simmered in my veins but I still felt it." Please tell me what does 'simmered'mean in that sentence from a book? Thanks.
To "simmer" means to 'boil slowly.' In your example, the person is saying that their anger had formed slowly and gradually—instead of being explosive, sudden, and uncontrollable.
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When should the word "per se" be used?
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