
idioms - "in the same vein as" vs. "in a similar vein to" vs. "along a ...
May 2, 2014 · Following from Elian's answer, the use of Google Books trend viewer was excellent, but left me perplexed - "in similar vein" sounded like the more common option to me. It turns …
word usage - similar to or similarly to - English Language & Usage ...
Nov 4, 2018 · ‘Even sinkholes similar to the one last summer have been around since the 18th Century.’ ‘After all a bully is somewhat similar to a stalker, they follow you, taunt you, frighten …
Is there a single word which means " similar but not quite the …
A book is similar to a kindle (they hold pages, pg. numbers, chapters, introductions, glossary, credits, acknowledgements, information..etc). Yet there are some characteristics which set …
"in a similar way as" or "in a similar way to"?
It is "the same as" or "similar to". As should not be used with similar. See this ruling on The Free Dictionary: similarity n ˈsimilarly. adv. Usage: As should not be used after similar: Wilson held …
synonyms - Formal alternative for "like" and "such as"? - English ...
Apr 4, 2011 · In @JSBangs's answer, 'such as' introduces an example. In @Robusto's comment, 'like' means Monet and other painters similar to him. There is a subtle difference as when we …
Is "there're" (similar to "there's") a correct contraction?
1) "juice" in the first question is a noncount noun, thus you will answer with "some" or similar modifier "little" etc. And it is perfectly acceptable to say and write, "there's" 2) For the second …
What is the origin of the phrase "great minds think alike"?
Dec 22, 2015 · —The Rev. Greville Ewing, of Glasgow, had a work on theology ready for the press when Professor Dwight's of America, was issued, and so similar were its views and …
word choice - Letter closing other than "Love" - English Language ...
Dec 27, 2012 · I am writing an email to a family member (in-law or brother/sister). While in the past I used "love" and signed off with my first name for closing, I usually wondered if there are …
A word that represents a group of people working to achieve a …
Apr 16, 2016 · association: a group of people who have joined together because they have similar interests or aims club: an organization for people who have a common interest in a particular …
Equivalent of "both" when referring to three or more items?
Apr 24, 2011 · I ran into a somewhat similar situation recently where I was tempted to use "both" in reference to three items, as in: I did see a notable increase in my approach frequency when …