Both of these phenomena are similar but there is a slight difference between the two. Let’s look at some definitions (both from dictionary.cambridge.org): dehiscence – the splitting…… Read more “Quora – What is the difference between dehiscence and evisceration?”
Category: Vocabulary
Quora – Is the word ‘ginormous’ considered slang or is it an actual English word?
Before I answer your question, I would like to correct a common misconception that is included in your question: slang words are not actual words. Slang words…… Read more “Quora – Is the word ‘ginormous’ considered slang or is it an actual English word?”
Quora – What vivid verb should I use when someone “turns into” a zombie?
Read James Brooks’ answer to What vivid verb should I use when someone “turns into” a zombie? on Quora Well, turns into means the same thing as become, so let’s…… Read more “Quora – What vivid verb should I use when someone “turns into” a zombie?”
Quora – What does throughout mean in this sentence, “The organization was first-class, with medical volunteers on standby throughout, and drinks stations every few kilometres of the route.”?
Read James Brooks’ answer to What does throughout mean in this sentence, “The organization was first-class, with medical volunteers on standby throughout, and drinks stations every few…… Read more “Quora – What does throughout mean in this sentence, “The organization was first-class, with medical volunteers on standby throughout, and drinks stations every few kilometres of the route.”?”
Quora – What is a single word for ‘stimulating the central nervous system’ in Greek and English languages?
Read James Brooks’ answer to What is a single word for ‘stimulating the central nervous system’ in Greek and English languages? on Quora While I don’t know…… Read more “Quora – What is a single word for ‘stimulating the central nervous system’ in Greek and English languages?”
Puns – Watt is Love? Baby don’t Hertz me, don’t Hertz me, no Morse
A pun is a joke that exploits the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings.…… Read more “Puns – Watt is Love? Baby don’t Hertz me, don’t Hertz me, no Morse”
What is the plural of ‘you’ ?
As anyone who is learning English will know, you will have come across the fact that English seems to be missing a way to address more than…… Read more “What is the plural of ‘you’ ?”