Nov 30, 2010 · Congratulations is simply the plural form of congratulation. See these examples from the Merriam-Webster dictionary: Let me offer you my congratulations for being elected. Please send her …

Jan 20, 2011 · For what values of x does one write the number of x, the amount of x, or the quantity of x?

Sep 18, 2011 · While translating a technical document I began thinking about socket and outlet. It seems like they're mostly interchangeable. Is that correct? Or is there a difference between the two?

Feb 18, 2011 · Am only 63 but rooves was the plural of roof just like sheep is the plural of sheep etc. Am not finding the new language of the younger generation true. Where are the teachers of spelling and …

Dec 4, 2016 · 'In doing so', makes the verb (doing) the focus of the phrase. 'In so doing', is slightly reflexive, returning the emphasis back to what is being done. It is a finely nuanced distinction and the …

Apr 24, 2011 · There's actually quite a bit of variation in different regions of the US. As I said, it's quite common to hear Dinner as the noontime meal in many areas of the American South. I've noticed that …

Feb 13, 2011 · A person who is cynical generally has a very bad outlook on life, and has very little faith in others. A person who is skeptical is more likely to put in the appropriate research before believing …

Jul 11, 2011 · Flat is used in British English, and apartment is used in North American English. The exact meaning of the word apartment depends on where you live. In large parts of Canada and in or …

Nov 30, 2010 · There is clearly a prefix in names like McDonald, McChrystal, O’Brian, O’Neal. What does this Mc- and O- prefix signify? It looks like Donald, Chrystal, Brian, Neal are perfectly fine …

Nov 4, 2011 · My initial thought is that over-exaggerated implies not only exaggerating, but exaggerating in a way that is excessive for the given context, or exaggerating to the point of absurdity. So, saying …