Certain words in English are used in plural forms only. Pants, pyjamas, trousers…. Scissors, binoculars, spectacles, glasses, scales… These words consist of two parts and are always used in plural. They are followed by plural verbs too. My pants are dirty. Your glasses are smart. Certain words are used as plurals but are considered singular […]
Little differences-2
Both the words Refrain and Abstain basically mean to avoid or to stop oneself and hold back. However there is a little difference in their usage. One refrains from an action; We all must refrain from oppressing the weak and the poor. ( oppressing is the action we should refrain from ) One abstains from […]
One word for many-3
Here are a few more words to help you beautify your language and make it more impressive. loud enough to be heard clearly- Audible Kindly be louder, you are not audible at the back. something fit to be eaten- Edible The food served in our canteen is just not edible; it is never cooked properly. […]
Verbs and more-5
Another set of phrases today beginning with the verb ‘get‘. Get away means to escape or to be free to go There is a lot of work in office and I can’t get away before eight. Get away with means to be able to escape after doing something wrong or illegal Politicians easily get away […]
Word of the week-12
To quit or resign a post is what we generally do and say. Abdicate is to do the same. The word ‘abdicate‘ means to renounce or give up an authority, power or office in a formal way. The founder of this committee has decided to abdicate. To abdicate also implies a voluntary act done in […]