
word usage - Difference 'of' vs difference 'between' - English …
Mar 2, 2017 · A difference of is used to indicate the extent of a difference; it's a measure, whether a degree (temperature), a metre (length), a litre (volume) or a kilogram (mass). There is a …
"What is the difference" or "what are the differences"?
Apr 25, 2015 · 1 "What is a difference between X and Y?" is also grammatical, but it means something that one hardly ever wants to say: the speaker has deliberately refused to indicate …
When should I use "difference" or "differences"?
Jan 7, 2015 · When you think that there are more than one unlike events involved, use plural. For example: Are there any differences? If you talk about one particular What is the major difference?
verbs - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Oct 7, 2020 · Whenever I read advanced grammar articles I come across these two terms quite often : be and to be. What is the difference between these two and how to identify the …
What are the differences between "check it" and "check it out"?
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What is the difference among "Sign up", "Sign in" and "Log in"?
May 29, 2014 · As I said in the title, I am wondering what is the meaning of the following expressions, and what are the differences between them ? "Sign up" "Sign in" "Log in"
word usage - "any differences" vs. "any difference" - English …
feels more natural than: "I can't see any differences between the two" unless it was understood that it is expected that the speaker ought to be able to find a number of specific differences, for …
at vs in (the hospital) - What is different?
Feb 1, 2016 · I saw your mom in the hospital. I saw your mom at the hospital. What is different in these two sentences? Do two prepositions make significant difference?
I will tell him what my schedule "is/will be" like - the differences?
Jan 21, 2024 · Your assessment is absolutely correct here, for the example sentences. However, you have also added a generalised assumption at the end that it will be true for all cases …
Differences in meaning: "earlier in July" and "in early July"
Dec 4, 2020 · (1) Andy quit his job earlier in July. - Using 'earlier' requires a comparison. So it is saying he quit at some point in July before a different point in July. This other point would be …