What does homie mean? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
In context, Leonardo Dicaprio simply means he counts Kate Winslet among his BFF (Best Friends Forever, bosom buddies. It's a trivial metaphoric extension from the somewhat more literal original …
Is it correct to say "I'll make up the time" or "I'll make up for the time"
Mar 25, 2024 · The meanings are very similar and both sound fairly natural to me. The implication is clear either way, and I might not think about the difference unless dissecting written text. I'd say …
Difference: think something + [adj VS to be adj]
Aug 11, 2024 · As far as I'm concerned, the following structures mean the exact same thing: think/consider/account + O + adj/N think/consider/account + O + to be + adj/N Is that true, or is there …
Make a payment of - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Jan 11, 2025 · make payment/s = sounds like accounting or an administrative-type of language. For example: How to Make Payments Howard University How to make Payme nt for "My Pending …
User Linh Ngô - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
May 23, 2017 · Q&A for speakers of other languages learning English
When should words like "granny" and "mom" be capitalized?
Feb 2, 2024 · I often come across the words mom and Mom, granny and Granny, dad and Dad. What's the difference? When is it suitable to use the capital letters at the beginning of these words?
What is the difference between “I got stuck” , “I was stuck”, “I'm stuck"?
Jun 12, 2020 · What is the difference caused by using “I got stuck”, “I get stuck”, “I was stuck”, “I'm stuck"? Could anyone please advise which is more natural and when should one use over the other …
word usage - Why is between abbreviated as b/w? - English Language ...
Jul 2, 2019 · I've seen such usages many times (including one in this blog post I saw just now) especially when we are writing on the blackboard, but I don't know why between is simplified as b/w. …
home's vs homes' - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
When referring to the homes decor would it be homes' or home's? Example: The custom design can blend seamlessly with the homes' (or home's) decor. 2nd Example: We offer custom interior finishes t...
Is "targetedly" (i.e. the adverb of targeted) a word?
Mar 29, 2024 · @BillyKerr targetedly is a literal translation from German where the term exists and means exactly what I'm trying to convey. I wasn't sure whether the word exists, it does seem …