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  1. etymology - What is the meaning of "roe" in "roe deer"? - English ...

    Aug 24, 2020 · The reason for the continued existence of the term "roe deer" alongside the simpler term "roe" is probably that it's much clearer, given that "roe" is a monosyllable with other meanings (and …

  2. “What does this mean?” vs. “What is this meaning?”

    "What does this mean?" This is correct for the context you described. There are other things you could say, of course, but "What does this mean?" is perfectly fine for the situation. 🚩 "What is this meaning?" …

  3. "You are" vs. "you're" — what is the difference between them?

    Sep 22, 2017 · If there is a difference (outside of the most formal usage), it is that you are (and other forms that don't use contractions) are more emphatic and separable. You are going to be doing it …

  4. grammaticality - Replying to a morning greeting - English Language ...

    Jun 25, 2019 · When you are replying to a morning greeting, do you reply with "Good morning, too" or, "Good morning to you, too" or just, "Good morning"?

  5. Recently Active 'grammar' Questions - Page 127 - English Language ...

    Q&A for speakers of other languages learning English This tag is for grammar questions, but only if you're not certain what other tag to use. If possible, tag as tense, verb, articles, prepositions, or some …

  6. etymology - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Why does "blue mood" means "sad mood"? Why is the color blue associated with sadness? According to Cambridge dictionary "blue" means sad or unhappy.

  7. I don't like neither of them. (does this mean? = I do like either of ...

    Jun 13, 2022 · I don't like neither of them (don't+n=positive meaning) = I do like either of them. Can the sentence above be replaced by "I do like either of them(I at least like one of the two)." ?

  8. word choice - What are the differences between "but", "however ...

    Sep 1, 2020 · You are correct, they are synonyms and can be used interchangeably in your example sentences. However this doesn't mean you can always exchange the word "but" with one of these …

  9. prepositions - Possibility OF doing or TO do something? - English ...

    Nov 15, 2015 · Doing means you are currently doing it right this moment. Or if you say you like doing something it means it's your hobby. If sometimes you say you like to do something it would probably …

  10. word usage - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Mar 14, 2017 · Please suppose an employee has proved himself as a very valuable and hardworking talent in a particular field such as computer networking within his 5-year presence at a company. …