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 […]
Word of the week-5
Unpredictable and Unstable are the words generally used to describe a person whose behavior or conduct deviates from the usual or proper course. Another word Capricious can be put in the same category. The word Capricious is used to describe a person who is unpredictable and shows sudden change of mind. Your boss is such […]
Between vs Among
Between is used when you refer to two people or things at one point of time. However when you refer to more than two people or things, you ought to use Among. Let us keep this secret between three of us. The statement might sound very familiar to you because it is often used by […]