Friday, December 28, 2012

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

difference between gift and present

  • We usually say "Christmas presents."

         In most cases, they are interchangeable, but not always.

         For example, if you are really good at languages, I could say that you have a gift for
         languages. "Presents" would not work in that sentence.    
         Thinking about it in a way I've never done before, I guess a "present" is something you      
         present to someone, whereas a gift is something you give to them in any way. We say  
         that  you have a gift for languages because God gave you that ability, but He did not wrap  
         it up in something and present it to you. 
  •  In most contexts, these two words can be used interchangeably.
    Example:
    birthday gift / birthday present
    wedding gift / wedding present
    Thanksgiving gift / Thanksgiving present
    Christmas gift / Christmas present

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

difference between mean and average


As far as everyday usage goes, both mean and average mean the same thing. Usually, in normal speech, we use the term 'average' much more than the term 'mean', which usually sounds more technical.

In statistics, average is used as a name for a general statistic that usually falls around the center of the data. Mean, on the other hand, is usually the sum of all values divided by the total number of values. But this itself applies only for arithmetic means. You can also have differently defined geometric and harmonic means.

Friday, November 23, 2012

difference between meal, food, dish

Food is a generic term which describes anything that you can eat.
Dish refers to something prepared to be eaten.
Meal can consist of many dishes and is an instance of eating, specifically one that takes place at a specific time and includes specific, prepared food.

difference between scared and afraid

afraid [not before noun] feeling fear; worried that something bad might happen: There's nothing to be afraid of.  
  • Aren't you afraid (that) you'll fall?
scared feeling fear; worried that something bad might happen: The thieves got scared and ran away. She was scared that the glass would break.

PATTERNS
  • afraid / scared / frightened of spider etc.
  • afraid / frightened  / about.....
  • afraid / scared / frightened that .....
  • don't be afraid / scared / frightened

here are some example between scared and afraid. so you can identify between these words.
  • I think there is no difference between AFRAID and SCARED in meaning and usage. SCARED is less formal and is very common in everyday English. AFRAID sounds more formal than SCARED and is used especially in written English. Both I'm afraid of the dark and I'm scared of the dark are correct.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

difference between desk and table

A desk is a type of table that you use to do office or school work on. It often has drawers attached to it for storage. You can also have a computer desk. Basically, a desk is for working at.

A table is not usually used for working at (although you might have to if you don't have a desk, for example, a child may do their homework sitting at a kitchen table but that doesn't make it a desk~). Some types of table: dining table, kitchen table, side table, coffee table, occasional table, trestle table etc.

difference between door and gate

In general terms a door is solid and is into/inside a roofed building, eg front door, kitchen door.

A gate is not necessarily solid. It is more likely to be into an enclosed (but not necessarily

different between find out and know

In English, we often have a separate word or expression to talk about the beginning of a situation. For example, first we PUT ON our clothes and then we WEAR them; first we GET a cold and then we HAVE the cold.
Another example of this is “find out” and “know”. First, we FIND OUT some information, and then we KNOW it. So when we talk about the first moment that we learn some information, we must use “find out”, but we can’t use “know” until afterwards. For example:
I found out about the terrorist attack when I watched the news report on TV. I was so shocked!
I knew about the terrorist attack before I watched the news because my friend had told me about it before.
Did you know that ABC Department Store is having a sale this weekend? I just found out today.
A: Did you know that Rachel is going to have a baby?
B: Yes, I know.
A: When did you find out?
B: I found out yesterday when Rachel’s husband told me.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

difference between glad, happy, pleased, proud, delighted, and thrilled

happy pleased delighted proud relieved thrilled glad
 These words all describe people feeling happy about something that has happened or is going to happen.
  •  glad [not usually before noun] happy about something or grateful for it: He was glad that she had won. She was glad when the meeting was over
  •  happy pleased about something nice that you have to do or something that has happened to someone: We are happy to announce the winner of our talent contest.
  •  pleased [not before noun] (somewhat formal) happy about something that has happened or something that you have to do: She was pleased with her exam results. You're coming? I'm so pleased.

difference between ground, land, floor, and earth

ground land earth floor
These are all words for the surface that you walk on.
  • floor  -  the surface of a room that you walk on: She was sitting on the floor watching TV.

  • ground -  (often the ground) the solid surface of the earth that you walk on: I found her lying on the ground. The rocket crashed a few seconds after it left the ground.

  • land -  the surface of the earth that is not sea: It was good to be back on dry land again. They fought both on land and at sea.

  • earth - (often the earth) the solid surface of the world that is made of rock, soil, sand, etc.: You could feel the earth shake as the truck came closer.

difference between method, manner, and way

method - a way of doing something, especially one that is well known and often used: You can choose whichever method of payment you prefer

way - a set of actions that you use in order to do something. Way is more informal than method and is used more often in everything English

manner - [singular] formal the way in which something is done or happens: In everyday English, people usually say in a ... way rather than in a ... manner

some explain of people:

  • Approach, method and way can refer to how you set about/ start a certain task. The manner in which something is done.
    Way and method can also refer more to an actual fixed procedure, often according to a definite established, logical or systematic plan. 'There are three methods/ ways to cook an egg.'
    Means often refers more to what you use. The medium or instrument used to obtain a result.
    They are all very close in meaning but there is a slight difference.

Sunday, November 11, 2012

difference between section, part, and piece

part 

some

1 [uncountable] part of something
                          some but not all of a thing
  • We spent part of the time in the museum. 
  • Part of the building was destroyed in the fire.

piece

2 [countable] a section, piece, or feature of something
  • The early part of her life was spent in Paris. 
  • The novel is good in parts. 
  • We've done the difficult part of the job.

member

3 [uncountable] a member of something; a person or thing that, together with others,   
                           makes up a single unit
  • You need to be able to work as part of a team.

region/area

4[countable] an area or a region of the world, a country, a town, etc.  
  • the northern part of the country .
  • a plant that grows in many parts of the world 

of body/plant

5 [countable] a separate piece or area of a human or animal body or of a plant 
  • the parts of the body

difference between tall and high

here are two sentence about this question. So read it and then understand.

  • It is more normal to say a TALL building.

    When I think of the difference between "high" and "tall," it seems to me that I tend to say "tall" whenever talking about something that is based on the ground/floor and stretches up. I tend to use "high" more for when I'm describing things that are not based on the ground/floor.

    For example, a tall bookcase, a tall girl, a tall flagpole, etc. However, a high airplane, a high painting (as in one that is hung at a high level), a high ceiling, etc

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

about add, subtract, multiply, and divide

add /verb/

1 [transitive] to put something together with something else so as to increase the size, number, amount, etc. 


add something
  • Next add the flour. 
add something to something
  • Shall I add your name to the list? 
  • Chlorine is added to the water to kill bacteria. 
add that..
  • He added that they would return a week later.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

difference between admit and concede and confess

Greetings from the US! Good Question!

To admit something is usually used when you've done something wrong! This is also true for confess. The two are generally interchangeable.

To concede is typically used in an arguments (not necessarily fights! Emotion: smile ) To concede is to allow the other person a point. This is also known as making a consession. To describe it better, it is agreeing that something is common knowledge, a point that you are not arguing. For example:

Jack: "Tests shouldn't be given because they make students nervous!"

Jill: "I concede that tests make students nervous, but results show that students who are regularly tested do better."

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

difference between Mrs and Ms and Miss


Women are getting more independent in these modern days so "Miss" means the woman is single, and "Ms." could be a single woman or a married woman. If you were to send a letter to someone and you weren't sure if the woman was married or not you would put "Ms. Smith." Also, some women today are also keeping their surnames after marriage (go by their surname and not their husbands last name) while others will link their surname with that of their new husbands. Eg: Her name is Smith and his is Johnson, so she'd go by "Mary Smith-Johnson." Some women will do this especially if they are in business.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

some idea about especially and in particular

question
I know that "in particular" has the same meaning as "especially." Can you please explain the correct usage of each and the use of commas?

For example:
I like sweets; in particular, ice cream and chocolate.
I like sweets. In particular, ice cream and chocolate.

I like sweets, especially, ice cream and chocolate.

What's the difference between especially and in particular? Adverb vs. prepositon?

difference between Especially and Specially

Especially or Specially?

This is a favorite question of grammar checkers. Most of the time there is little or no difference between the words especially and specially.

Special is a common adjective. Specially is its adverb form. Special means "particular, distinguished in a distinct way, or designed for a particular purpose." Speciallymeans "particularly, in a disintguishing manner, or for a particular purpose."

Especial is an uncommon adjective. Especially, its adverb form, is much more common. Especial means "exceptional, noteworthy, or particular." Especially means "exceptionally, in a noteworthy manner, or particularly."

difference between silly and fool and stupid


fool

 noun (мунхаг)
1 a person who you think behaves or speaks in a way that lacks intelligence or good judgment
  • Don't be such a fool!
  • felt like a fool when I realized my mistake.


silly

 (маанаг)
  • noun
[singular] (informaloften used when speaking to children to say that they are not behaving in a sensible way

difference between calculate and compute

Compute usually means to perform the operation of thinking or processing in general.

Calculate usually means to perform the operation of adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing numbers.

Saturday, October 20, 2012

some of the main diffference between British and American english

Here are some of the main differences in vocabulary between British and American English. This page is intended as a guide only. Bear in mind that there can be differences in the choice of specific terms depending on dialect and region within both the USA and the UK.

British English American English
anti-clockwise counter-clockwise
articulated lorry trailer truck
autumn autumn, fall
barrister attorney
bill (restaurant) bill, check

Saturday, October 13, 2012

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difference between choose and select


  • In common usage, both 'choose' and 'select' are often interchanged. Yet in some contexts, this isn't possible. For example, when 'choose' has the sense of 'decide': In the end they chose not to go to the beach.

    Some say that one implies more thought than the other -- there seems to be a bit of disagreement on this. Also, 'choose' is more commonly used than 'select', which, in some contexts, might be slightly formal.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Difference between almost and nearly


Almost and nearly have similar meanings. They are both used to express ideas connected with progress, measurement or counting.
He slipped and almost fell to the ground. OR He slipped and nearly fell to the ground.
Dinner is almost / nearly ready. (= Dinner will soon be ready.)
Sometimes almost shows more ‘nearness’ than nearly.
Compare:
It is nearly 12 o’clock. (= perhaps 11.45)
It is almost 12 o’clock. (= perhaps 11.55)

difference between surprise and wonder

Good question! For me, awe is reserved for the biggest feelings one can have, usually related to nature or the magnitude of the universe. Looking at pictures from the Hubble telescope, for example, can inspire awe. Surprise happens much more frequently, and is characterized by the unexpected. The best way I can describe surprise is to say that it tickles my brain. :) And, to me, wonder suggests curiosity. A strong desire to learn more about something.

Friday, October 5, 2012

difference between carry on, continue, and go on


  • Both expressions mean the exact same thing in that you would be asking someone to continue speaking, whether they were interrupted by someone else ( for example, someone poking their head in to give a message or ask a question during a business meeting) or the speaker stopped (for example out of concern that there was no longer time to finish). In either case you could use informal expressions such as "go on" or "carry on" or a more formal, polite term such as "please continue". In a formal setting such as a business meeting it would be much more appropriate to say "please, continue" rather than "go on" or "carry on" which you would use informally with friends and family.  

difference between marriage and wedding


wedding / wed
wedding is a marriage ceremony which is held in church or a registry office and also includes the party or special meal which follows the ceremony. All of this usually happens on your wedding day.
There are a number of other wedding compounds that are associated with wedding day:
  • The newlyweds had told everybody that they wanted no wedding presents as they were emigrating to Australia.
  • The predominant colour at Sophie's wedding was creamy white. Her wedding dress was this colour and the icing on the three-tier wedding cake was this colour too.
  • Is it true that in Britain you wear your wedding ring on the third finger of your left hand?
  • silver wedding is celebrated after 25 years of marriage and a golden wedding after 50 years.
If you wed someone, you marry them, but wed is not used very much nowadays as a verb as it is rather old-fashioned. It can sound quite effective however, because it is unusual. Sometimes it has a poetic ring to it:
  • We got wed soon after the baby was born.
  • I shall never wed as I like to be independent.

difference between arm and hand

'Hand' is the part of your body that has 4 fingers and a thumb. 



Thursday, October 4, 2012

Negative questions

Negative questions

Negative questions are of two kinds: contracted and uncontracted. They have different word order.
Contracted negative question
Word order: auxiliary verb + n’t + subject
  • Why don’t you listen to me?
  • Don’t you understand?
  • Hasn’t she any friends to help her?
  • Aren’t they ready?

Monday, October 1, 2012

difference between let, allow, and permit

These words have similar meanings. Permit is more formal than allow.
  • Smoking is not allowed / permitted.
Both allow and permit can be followed by object + infinitive.
  • We do not allow / permit our kids to stay up late.
  • We do not allow / permit people to smoke in the house.
  • Please allow / permit me to go.

difference between let and allow


There is a difference in the infinitive form following let and allow and permit:

You allow them to leave early.

You permit them to leave early.

But

You let them leave early.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

difference between actually and in fact

Notice that in Brian's examples you can interchange In fact and actually without changing much. So is their a difference? I am thinking that 'in fact" would be a slightly more assertive version of the two.

'In Fact" states "do not try to suggest otherwise because this is based in reality. To disagree would only make you wrong. Whatever you say, to be correct, you must start with this- as truth."

Actually is a more polite version of "this is true". It implies "I know you have likely thought differently, but this is what i know to be true- and I want you to know."

difference between over and above






you would use both above and over,When you want to point some object which is up

'Above' and 'below' are usually used when the objects are non touching
here is an example

eg: fan is rotating above our head or we are sitting below the fan

if the objects are touching then we will use 'over'

eg: an apple is over the box or the box is under an apple
eg: we are walking over the bridge

Saturday, September 8, 2012

difference between mistake, fault and error

mistake - алдаа
an action or an opinion that is not correct, or that produces a result that you did not want
  • It's easy to make a mistake.
  • Don't worry, we all make mistakes.

fault - буруу, зөрчил
 the responsibility for something wrong that has happened or been done

  • Why should I say sorry when it's not my fault?
  • It's nobody's fault.

error - догодол, эндүүрэл
a mistake, especially one that causes problems or affects the result of something


    • No payments were made last week because of a computer error.

    You are right because all the verbs indicate that something is wrong or has gone wrong.

    Fault is often associated with the idea of blame. You have done something wrong and you are responsible for this/you are to blame for this and it is your fault.

    Mistake is usually used in connection with apology. If you make a mistake because you've made the wrong decision, you accept that you have done something wrong and you apologise for it.

    difference between beside and next to

    "Beside" means "by the side of" and can be used instead of "next to". So "she sat [beside/next to] her husband" are both correct.

    But when talking of where someone's house is located, I'd rather say "it is next to the shop" than "beside the shop". "Beside" sounds odd to me when used for very large or immovable objects. Anyone else who feels the same way?

    difference between in the back and at the back


    There is a little garden in the back of the house.
    This means that there is a garden actually INSIDE the house.
    You may hear this sentence, but the speaker is actually meaning:
    There is a little garden in the backyard of the house.

    The sentence should be:
    There is a little garden at the back of the house.
    A house has a front, sides, and back. The little garden is located at the rear of the house, (adjacent to the back of the house.)
    'at' is used to give the general location of something. 'in' and 'on' are specific locations.

    Tuesday, September 4, 2012

    injure/wound/hurt/harm/damage as verbs/adjectives/nouns

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    Football injury
    Agustin from Spain writes:
    I would be very grateful if you could explain the difference between injure, wound, hurt, harm, damage and their associated adjectives: injured, wounded, hurt, harmed and damaged. Their meanings are so close that I have difficulty differentiating them.

     
    Roger Woodham replies:

    difference between hear and listen


    Hello, Tien. Thank you for your question about what is the difference between hear and listen.

    We use hear for sounds that come to our ears, without us necessarily trying to hear them! For example, 'They heard a strange noise in the middle of the night.'

    Listen is used to describe paying attention to sounds that are going on. For example, 'Last night, I listened to my new Mariah Carey CD.'

    So, you can hear something without wanting to, but you can only listen to something intentionally. An imaginary conversation between a couple might go:
    'Did you hear what I just said?'
    'No, sorry, darling, I wasn't listening.'

    Sunday, September 2, 2012

    seek, search and look for

    seek verb FORMAL 
    1 to try to find or get something, especially something which is not a physical object:"Are you actively seeking jobs?" she asked.
    Hundreds of dissidents are seeking refuge/asylum in the US embassy.

    to ask for advice, help, approval, permission, etc:
    Legal advice should be sought before you take any further action.



    search 
    to look somewhere carefully in order to find something:
    The police searched the woods for the missing boy.
    She searched his face for some sign of forgiveness, but it remained expressionless.
    He searched (in/through) his pockets for some change.
    I've searched high and low (= everywhere), but I can't find my birth certificate.
    The detectives searched the house from top to bottom (= all over it), but they found no sign of the stolen goods.
    FIGURATIVE She searched her mind/memory for the man's name, but she couldn't remember it.
    FIGURATIVE People who are searching after inner peace sometimes turn to religion.

    to try to find the answer to a problem:
    Philosophers have searched for millennia but they haven't found the meaning of life.
    3 A police officer who searches you or your possessions looks for something you might be hiding:
    The men were searched for drugs and then released.


    look for sth/sb
    to try to find something or someone, either because you have lost them or because you need them 
    Have you seen my gloves? I've been looking for them all week.
    I was looking for Andy. Do you know where he is?
    How long have you been looking for a job?



     In seek there is the idea of something not material, intangible

     In search the idea is that you examine a place carefully in order to find sth. 

     In look for the main idea is that you have lost something.


    I hope this helps, bye!!