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 21, 2011 · Content or contents — when do I use which form? I realize that the one is the plural form of the other, but they seem to be used interchangeably.

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

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 …

Oct 5, 2015 · "Un-" is defined as "a prefix meaning 'not,' freely used as an English formative, giving negative or opposite force in adjectives and their derivative adverbs and nouns... and less freely …

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 …

Apr 23, 2015 · I would personally use: 'install on' when talking about a machine or device as a whole 'install to' when talking about the storage medium, eg, install to the C drive, or installing 'to' the cloud. …

Mar 11, 2015 · How would I phrase this in a job description? Would I use "knowledge of" or "knowledgeable in"? Knowledge of navigating through large databases.

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 …

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 …