You must be familiar with the words Deviate and Digress. To deviate is to slightly turn away from a suggested route or from the most desirable approach. Fear made him deviate from the truth. To digress is to wander from the main topic or theme in speaking or writing. Politicians tend to digress a lot […]
So many People!!
English language is so varied that it sometimes leaves you wondering how can one remember so much! That’s true, but this is why you have Everyday Cup of English. The word ‘people‘ is such a plain simple word. But see how it takes different names at different places: At a match or tournament you call […]
Envelop vs Envelope
What comes to your mind when you see the words ‘envelop‘ and ‘envelope‘? They are just the same! Just a spelling error! Well, the two words are definitely different and they do have different meanings. ‘Envelop‘ is a verb which means to surround or to wrap around. The four layers of atmosphere envelop the earth. […]
Cleverer or More clever?
Whenever we compare two things or persons or situations, we use comparative forms like heavier, thinner etc. But with some words it is often confusing whether to add ‘er’ in the end or add ‘more’ in the beginning. Should I work more hard? Or Should I work harder? He is cleverer than his sister. Or […]
Plurals
Let us today talk about those plural forms which are again made plural by many by adding ‘s’ to them i.e. double pluralisation. * Your feets are so dirty. * These childrens are making a lot of noise. * I just saw three mices there! * Give me all the informations that you have. * […]