📚｜english-questions

[delicate herald]

The context in which you use the word will decide how it's interpreted. Stumbling is a general word that describes losing your balance and the act of regaining it. Tripping is specifically to lose your balance through catching your foot on something.

[pine vessel]

clang, tinkle and ring what are the differences between those ?

[white rose]

"clang" is most intense out of all three of those and "tinkle" is the least intense

[regal canyon]

i have some questions regarding some potentially offensive words

like, when people say "you're being bxxchy" or "bxxch about something", how do you distinguish their actual mood? is it just a phrase to joke around about with friends, or are people actually irritated and this word is considered very inappropriate?

sorry if this question is inappropriate as well

[forest solar]

If said amongst friends groups, it's just a way of saying the person is complaining a lot. If they are screaming and saying it, they are more annoyed also with the person. If it is a stranger, they are also very annoyed with the stranger. Not used by men so much unless they are +60 or is being passed down in a family where it was used commonly. Definitely still used by women of all ages.

[regal canyon]

thank you!

[tardy elbow]

Can somebody recommend me a toefl book for me to study? I will take toefl in October.

[wintry haven]

I have a question for the native speakers

How often have you guys heard the expression "from the outset"?

What does it mean?

In what context am i supposed to use it?

[candid gyro]

chatgpt says stumble on something can imply that you caught your foot on something.

[mortal citrus]

For me, rarely.. it just means “from the beginning/start”. You can use it like this, “From the outset, we wanted to help them”. This implies that from the beginning they wanted to help and they continue to do so now

other common ways to express this is “from the start/beginning”, “since the beginning” or even “from the get go” (more informal)

[wintry haven]

But why would I choose this expression in place of "from the beginning"?

That much is not yet clear to me

[mortal citrus]

they are basically the same, so whatever u want is fine

[wintry haven]

Ok I guess

I have the same problem for every family of synonyms

[mortal citrus]

I see

Is it understanding the little differences?

[wintry haven]

Like there's plenty of synonyms for tired for instance

[wintry haven]

That too

[mortal citrus]

oh yes

[wintry haven]

Sometimes It seems to me like some words or idiomatic expression literally have the same meaning

Like in the case of from the outset/from the beginning

Then the question is: what stops me from using the more educated one?

If they're essentially equivalent in meaning

[mortal citrus]

tbh it’s just whatever suits u, so if “from the outset” comes to mind first then that’s ok

[mortal citrus]

Yeah

[wintry haven]

Got it

Ty

[dense oasis]

Cat approved ☑️

[mortal citrus]

Amazing

[noble wasp]

which is correct?

1. "she leaves, and everyone has a fault about it"
2. "she leaves, and everyone is to blame"

[mortal citrus]

1st sentence seems odd to me, “fault” doesn’t make sense at all so please clarify what u meant in there. 2nd sentence works fine.

[delicate herald]

I don't know what to tell you man. I've tried explaining how the different words will be interpreted to a native speaker. If you are satisfied with ChatGPTs explanation then by all means, use it.

[candid gyro]

can you give me examples where stumble means trip

[candid gyro]

I understand well that words can differ in meaning depend on the context

[noble wasp]

maybe i tried to do a literal translation from my native language lol. i just mean everyone did something for her to leave, in a way that it's their fault and they are guilty

[delicate herald]

He was walking through the bushes when he stumbled. = Would imply that something made him lose his balance

He was walking through the bushes when he tripped. = would imply that he caught his foot on something and fell.

Stumble rarely means trip

[candid gyro]

when does it mean trip? can you give me an example please

I stumbled on a small rock and fell.
I tripped on a small rock and fell.

Does stumble not imply I caught my foot on the rock there?

[mortal citrus]

oh- in that case saying “she leaves and everyone feels guilty about it” or even “she leaves and everyone feels responsible for it” work perfectly fine

[noble wasp]

i don't wanna say they feel like that. let's say they don't know they are the reason. i just wanna say it's their fault. would the second sentence be the right one?

[mortal citrus]

yeah in that case 2nd sentence is right

[noble wasp]

thanks!

[quick mason]

What's the difference between surge and upsurge when both are used as nouns?

[soft marten]

Sorry if I sound stupid but does anyone know the difference between ''had'' ''has had'' ''have had''?

[delicate herald]

They both imply you lost your balance, but tripping is more specific to why

[delicate herald]

https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/english-grammar-reference/past-perfect

[mortal citrus]

As nouns, they are practically synonyms of each other, but there is a nuance that is hard to notice. “Surge” emphasises more of a sudden, transient increase/rush while “upsurge” is more of a sudden strong rise or something becoming stronger.

[soft marten]

This is kinda hard but I'll try..

[cyan forge]

what does "this guy's ripped" means

it's a slang right?

[dusk fossil]

I can not understand. in which cases the ending of the third person in the singular of modal verbs can be done, and when not. since I read that they are not allowed, but at the same time I see examples of what is possible

He swims in the lake every summer
He can swim in the lake every summer
Maria loves inviting people over
Maria should invite people over

[molten fiber]

hey
can anyone explain the difference between ''i was doing'' and ''i have been doing'' ?

[delicate herald]

Yes. It means that the person has a very defined physique.

[hollow night]

I have a question regarding tense mixing. Like in the following example, is it all right to mix past tense and present tense in the same sentence?

Example: How did he reach the top shelf when he is only six?

Context: Spoken right after an incident where a toddler supposedly fell from the topmost shelf. So the kid was still six right at the time when the line was spoken.

[mint seal]

The first sentence is past tense and is no longer a continous action. The second sentence is also in past tense but it's a continuous action, for example:

"I was doing Japanese homework" means that the person did japanese homework in the past and they're not doing it now

"I have been doing Japanese homework" means that the person did japanese homework in the past and is still doing it

[mint seal]

This sentence is fine

it makes sense because there are two different ideas just placed in one sentence

[hollow night]

thanks for the feedback! 🙂

[molten fiber]

thank you, then ''have been doing something'' is like I'm doing it from the past to the present and it's not over yet؟

[mint seal]

yes, that is correct

[hazy bramble]

is there a way to 'brute force' reading exercises like how you can do with other exercises? or you just have to practice until you 'get the gist of it'?

[obsidian lodge]

Man you are back

You have to get the gist of it

Most you can do is read and if it is hard keep reading

[hazy bramble]

godfuckingdamnit

cope, seethe and mald it is then

[trail slate]

“I have a bachelor in civil engineering and a master in architecture engineering”

Other ways of saying this in a formal way?

[trail slate]

also can someone do me a favor and proofread an email for me?

[flat rune]

yuh

[delicate herald]

Reading is based on three things: your ability to decode letters and words (how fast you can read), your vocabulary (How many words you know) & your knowledge of the subject matter (the thing you are reading about). Improving any of them will improve your reading, but generally people tend to focus on decoding and vocabulary and forget about expanding their general knowledge of things.

[zinc bluff]

I have completed my Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and have also completed my Master's degree in architectural engineering."

It's already wuite formal unless you want to unnessecarily extend it

[mossy birch]

hi guys which one can is say?
"please slow down your speaking speed and use simple sentences"
"please slow down your speaking and use simple sentences"
"please slow down your speech and use simple sentences"
?
(ping when reply please, thx!!!)

[mortal citrus]

Last two work best. When u tell someone to slow down u automatically refer to the speed so saying “Please slow down your speaking speed” is a bit redundant

[mint seal]

Tbh I’d rephrase the “Please slow down your speaking/speech” to “Please talk slower” or something

[mortal citrus]

This is definitely more common

And same

[mint seal]

I agree with Fenti with the last two but by personal preference, I’d say ‘Please talk/speak slower and use simple sentences’

[mossy birch]

ohokk thx you guys so much!!

[noble wasp]

"there's a podcast i used to listen to to practice my english"

is this sentence gramatically correct? cuz there are 2 "to" in a row, so idk if it should be "... listen to for practicing..."

[hazy bramble]

many thanks.

[mortal citrus]

It is grammatically correct even though it repeats the “to”. The second way is what I would say to avoid that repetition as it is more clearer.

[dusk fossil]

[tough tide]

@dusk fossil well, always when you have a modal verb or auxiliary verb the 3rd person verb goes to base form

do you know the modals?

[dusk fossil]

modal is auxiliary, if I'm wrong please check yourself

or prove to me pleas

[tough tide]

no, the auxiliary verbs are "do" and "have", the first is used to form questions and negative statements in the simple present, and the second one is used in different tenses

the modals are just verbs that have no conjugation and always come along with another verb, even implicitly

[dusk fossil]

@tough tide https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_modal_verbs
you can read it ?

[serene plinth]

Modal auxiliary verbs are a type of auxiliary verbs if that's the confusion

[hardy basin]

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[dusk fossil]

" They function as auxiliary verbs: they modify the modality of another verb, which they govern. This verb generally appears as a bare infinitive, although in some definitions, a modal verb can also govern the to-infinitive (as in the case of ought). "

[serene plinth]

I've already explained this to you before Noeliza

You had asked about this once

[dusk fossil]

@serene plinth you me? if so, please ping

[serene plinth]

Btw I didn't understand the question you posted prior to this

[dusk fossil]

the issue has already been resolved. Thank you for your trouble

[quartz moth]

I've watched mrbeast's video and he said: See that crate in the field. Why it's in not on. And where is auxiliary verb and pronoun?

video: train vs giant pit. Time 2:46

[wintry haven]

I have a question for the learners

[hardy basin]

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[wintry haven]

Don't you guys sometimes feel like you've learned every high-mid frequency word

But then another one pops up

Jesus this language is unending

[swift briar]

Learning is a process that will never stop

No matter how much you think you know, you will always find something to learn

[quartz moth]

The Second Edition of the 20-volume Oxford English Dictionary contains full entries for 171,476 words in current use (and 47,156 obsolete words).

[silver iris]

How do i know when to use infinitive or present participle after a verb of sensation in a sentence in the passive voice ?

[civic mulch]

Can you give an example?

[silver iris]

The robbers were seen escaping/ to escape through a window

[civic mulch]

The use of a present participle implies they were seen while they were in the process of escaping - the observer didn't see the whole action. The infinitive implies they were seen from the beginning of the escaping to the end of the escaping - all throughout the action.

[silver iris]

Ok Thanks a lot, it's clear now

[civic mulch]

👍

[quartz moth]

?

[boreal pewter]

Why is it "in" not "on"? A field is a region that can contain things. Something can be in a field just like it can be in a country or in a bowl or whatever else
It's mainly with sports that you consistently say "on" the field, but that's a different sort of field, a totally flat regular surface as opposed to just some region of land

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And where are the auxiliary verb and pronoun? I think you know the answer haha. Nowhere. They're not there. The question really is why they aren't there, which is just because he's speaking conversationally. The person he's talking to knows it's a question by his intonation, and knows who the question is for, so it isn't necessary to include that

[soft marten]

When I speak English, I sometimes pause in mid-sentence because speaking too much in English makes me nervous because I might do some awkward stuff, what do I do?

[mortal citrus]

Do you speak quickly?

[soft marten]

kinda

[mortal citrus]

yeah, i would try speaking at a slower pace or at a pace that u find is comfortable. ik it can be hard when speaking to others, but that’ll be the best thing. you’ll be able to think much more clearer but also have a bit more time to form your ideas

[soft marten]

Yeah I'll try

[mortal citrus]

It’s a good habit

[soft marten]

I learned English through school and Youtube

lol

[mortal citrus]

Oh cool

[soft marten]

I speak US English and know some Aussie accent so I could migrate to either of those countries

Those or these? what's the difference btw

[swift briar]

Those - far
These - close

[soft marten]

When it comes to countries or something like that

[soft marten]

Aight

[swift briar]

I would just say those

[soft marten]

Thanks I guess

[swift briar]

But if they're on paper

Or something "close"

Would just say these

[swift briar]

These are examples

[marble whale]

what does state means in the name 'The Empire State Building"?

I just feel empire and state in the consequential order are a bit confusing.

[last gyro]

The states personal empire building.

[vale basin]

I wouldn't recommend getting through the hassle of picking apart the moniker for detailed lexical description. From time to time it's just the way it is. To answer your question, I suppose "state" in this context represents the specific condition the sustenance in question is in? As in "Positive/negative/progressive state"

[vale basin]

but in case you really wanna get into the crux of argument or shall we say the person who named this mentality...

https://www.britannica.com/question/How-did-the-Empire-State-Building-get-its-name#:~:text=While the precise origin of,the Seat of the Empire.”

[soft marten]

What do you think

[mental terrace]

you don’t need to know the accent to move to a country don’t worry about it

[mental terrace]

New York is also nicknamed “The Empire State”

you can prob figure out from there

anyway someone probably named it that because it was a state that was (pretty much) an empire

[vale basin]

Having exposed to a variety of accents and dialects, I can say with certainty it all boils down to the register/setting you're in. In formal setting, there should be very little differences lexicons and parlances wise. Sure you might find pronunciation of some words a bit off-putting compared with whatever you've been taught or used to OR idiomatic expressions that could take you aback, but overall you should be able to get around just fine.

You're free to dig into some oblique expressions, but like what others said, don't worry about it.

[mental terrace]

brotha thinks this is a writing exam

[vale basin]

apology for the wall of text lol

got a bit carried away

[mental terrace]

google “GCSE English writing exam paper” then have fun

[vale basin]

nice

[marble whale]

can anyone explain in a clear way why there's no 'a' before trouble in the expression like

I had trouble doing something

I had trouble connecting to discord

trouble is uncountable?

[flat rune]

because before plurals enlgish drops the articles most of the time, like in this case: I had a trouble would literally refer a single trouble... which is kinda weird. Like how you would say: I had problems ✓ or I have a problem ✓

hope that makes sense

[spare summit]

youd say "these apples" and "those apples" tho

dont forget the s

[wintry haven]

Guys I have a question

It's a doubt I've been asking myself ever since I started learning this language

And It's embarassing for me as a intermediate, because it's literally the basics of english

Is It wrong to say "I told him that he was wrong"?

Because I don't understand if "that" needs be put there or not

[soft marten]

Hello, I have been thinking about moving to the US or Australia or any other anglophone country and I wanna ask should I take PTE or IELTS?

[boreal pewter]

It's entirely optional there, it'll be correct with or without it
A situation where you do need to worry about whether you can drop it is if it's joining a noun to a clause:
"This is the book (that) I told you about" - correct either way
"This is the book that will help you the most" - necessary here, because book is the subject of the clause that links it to

[wintry haven]

Ty so much

Yes

I actually already knew the grammar

[soft marten]

Makes sense

like I told him he was wrong?

[wintry haven]

The problem Is that sometimes this conjunction just didn't feel right

Used in instances like the one I took as an example

[wintry haven]

Like a conjunction between two clauses, not as a relative pronoun

Idk

It feels wrong for an unexplicable irrational reason

[soft marten]

I have the same feeling too, I put that in like "I told him that he's right'', and I'm afraid I would do something stupid like that

[wintry haven]

Grammar Is not the problem at all, for me at least

Maybe it's just that I'm not used to hearing it

That's why It throws me off

Yes

[soft marten]

Alright then

[wintry haven]

Thanks for the insightful explanation regardless

Pun intended?

About "that"

True

Hey are you a professional teacher by any chance?

That would explain why you're so knowledgeable about grammar

Cool

My favorite part of learning languages Is vocabulary

And especially the etymology of words

[dense oasis]

unlucky that vietnamese has it very limited lol

[wintry haven]

I studied greek and latin back in highschool so etymologies make more sense to me

[flat rune]

I follow an etymology acc on twitter and it is really nice

[wintry haven]

At least in english

Because it's an indo-european language

[soft marten]

Have a question here I guess

[wintry haven]

As I said, from time to time I enjoy looking up the etymology of words and that helps me a lot

My method generally speaking Is not "methodical" or academical in any way

[dense oasis]

Yes, it shares a lot with mandarin in terms of that, I recall. Do you like northern or southern viet more? Or maybe you go for the central? Or everything possible?

[wintry haven]

Because I simply learn the language by approaching lived-natural forms of media

[wintry haven]

Like movies, articles, and especially YouTube

In this sense I like to diversify the contexts in which I learn new vocabs

For instance, I sometimes happen to watch recorded trials to kill time

And ofc that teaches me a specific family of words

And expressions

[wintry haven]

Literature also frequently puts me up against a variety of words I couldn't otherwise learn

Nono

Like videos of trials

Sometimes they're live

I would say my pronounciation is mostly correct if social anxiety and other psychological factors don't come into play

[wintry haven]

Meaning that if I'm alone I can speak straight up like a Brit

Otherwise my pronounciation and especially my accent are bound to get flawed

Italy

Not specifically

I don't pay attention to what kind of english I'm listening to

I'm more likely to be exposed to american english tho

When I go to YouTube

Let alone if you're an autistic person, like myself

Everything about english is easy to me, comparatitevily

When I think about Japanese and Mandarin, I look back

And I think that english is actually not so hard compared to those languages whose grammatical structures significantly differ from ours

I mean I don't wanna be misinterpreted

Make no mistake

Learning english is a serious business to me

But I feel like there are plenty of languages out there that would be tenfolds harder to learn

Because I'm italian, and that's my native language

German

Definitely

I'm getting my bachelor degree in philosophy in a few weeks, and I'm willing to continue my career in reaserch and academia

as you may know, there were a lot of important german philosophers in the past

[soft marten]

I'm kind of fluent in English and yet I'm learning French, not directed to me but still

[wintry haven]

So german would not only be beneficial for my CV, considering my future expectations, but also essential to understand some philosophical works that are really important for us scholars in such matter

[soft marten]

School and stuff, I at first wanted to move to Canada or Switzerland but I see the US, Australia or any anglosphere country which is why I asked should I take PTE or IELTS?

Don't know about France, Belgium or the UK

[wintry haven]

All philosophers have made some remarkable contributions to the subject, I cannot really choose one

[soft marten]

I tried German but eh I kinda didn't like it

[wintry haven]

It's not like choosing a favorite artist

In philosophy it's different

[soft marten]

Especially since I do not plan on moving to Germany or Switzerland

[soft marten]

Here's the answer, Don't want to ping the teacher since it could get me in trouble

[wintry haven]

Ty again for your support 🙏🙏

You're being really kind

I appreciate that

[soft marten]

I'm more interesting in Aus then the US

I don't know to say something else about the US because politics

and I don't want to get into trouble

Kinda hard and complicated

[zinc dew]

Trust me, most reasonable Americans probably agree that America sucks 👍

[wintry haven]

Sure. Plato would be, I think, a really good suggestion for a casual reader

[zinc dew]

🤜🤛

[soft marten]

Well the weather, since I like it sunny most of the time which is why I avoided Canada, the US is good though but Australia is more fun imo

[wintry haven]

He's not as complicated as Hegel or german idealism

[soft marten]

IDK tbh

[wintry haven]

Another good author for you could be Descartes

And his "Metaphysical Mediations"

Descartes in general is like a decisive step foward in the history of philosophy, just as much as Plato and Aristotle

Aristotle Is the most important of them all, I would say

But I would not suggest It to someone who's not willing to dedicate their entire Life ti philosophy

[soft marten]

I don't know about Europe either since a; the far right is on the rise and b; I don't speak many of their lanuagues and it would take a long time to do so

[wintry haven]

No problem !

Liked this conversation a lot

[soft marten]

Good luck

migrating to aus is simple right?

Or is that the wrong channel?

Sorry

[native forge]

I told a dude I was 12 and he responded with "12 is lunch time", tha heck does it mean?? I'm scared

[soft marten]

I guess I'll keep this here to see if people who know about PTE/IELTS can answer I think..

[rugged flume]

When should I use hyphens in a text?

[supple holly]

I use this chart. Can't go wrong with it I'm sure

[rugged flume]

I see, can you show me an example in a sentence?

[mortal citrus]

He’s saying that at 12:00 PM it’s lunch time since it is the usual time people have lunch

[trail slate]

“I'm trying to get ahead of framing and in-wall rough-in on the first floor, we have significant weather delays to recoup”
What does getting ahead mean here?

[mint seal]

To “get ahead” means to do something in advance or to complete something earlier than the allocated time

[hidden mica]

When i ask someone "what time is now in your country?" and he/she answer me "15h30"
Anyone know what that mean? Is it 3.30 PM?

[tepid mica]

i need someone to help me w pronunciation for one word

cuz there is something i don’t understand

For example, I hear a light “F” in the word “Involved”, so what is this

[mortal citrus]

“15h30” uses the 24-hour system which means 3:30 PM.

[candid gyro]

Is to storm off a common expression?

[hidden mica]

I see, thank you @mortal citrus 👍

[mortal citrus]

I would say it’s a useful and common expression to describe something/someone leaving somewhere angrily.

[candid gyro]

Is this correct?

"She always storms off without a word every time I talk about other girls."

[mortal citrus]

Yes.

[noble wasp]

is the difference between "to conceal" and "to hide" in conceal implying hiding something specific from someone in specific? or are they interchangeable and i'm tripping

[mortal citrus]

They are interchangeable, but there is a subtle difference. When you conceal something, it implies that you purposefully hide something from someone. When you hide something, you simply put something in a place where it will be harder to discover.

You got the conceal part correct!

[merry pumice]

can anyone help me anyalse a poem using specs/slims

[swift briar]

That's actually pretty funny

[candid gyro]

What's the difference between these two?

1. This is the country where I live in.
2. This is the country in which I live.

[spare summit]

Idk they have the same meaning

[candid gyro]

sometimes those structures, by which, in which, at which, on which, etc really confuse me. I have to read it over and over to get fully get the meaning.

[spare summit]

Oh uhh

Do you have other examples where its used?

[candid gyro]

where can i learn more about those structures

[spare summit]

Prob just by more input of english and seeing when people use each of them

[candid gyro]

Homeostasis is the biological process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment.

This was the one I just read that took me a while to understand

[spare summit]

Yeahh honestly i couldnt tell you why "by which" is used, but its definitely correct so i think probably someone else could help you srry

[civic mulch]

The first is grammatically incorrect because there shouldn't be an 'in' at the end.

[spare summit]

Oh i thought it sounded funny

[flat rune]

I don't think so

[mortal citrus]

You’ll often see that with processes, you’ll use “by which” or “in which”. In your example, “by which” refers to the effect of the process (homeostasis). You can use “in which” but that would describe what happens in the process. There can be some overlap, but I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Exposing yourself to more English will help with understanding prepositional phrases.

[boreal pewter]

These structures don't have special meanings. You can combine any preposition with "which" and the preposition keeps its normal meaning.
"I live in this country" --> "This is the country in which I live"
"It will happen at that time" --> "That is the time at which it will happen"
"I walked through this tunnel" --> "This is the tunnel through which I walked"
etc

[civic mulch]

Well, you cannot. It's just not how it works with 'where'. You can't say 'in where I live' for example, so 'where I live in' doesn't work

[flat rune]

The difference between "I’ve read" and "I had read" I know that the second one uses only when we are talking about the past, but Present Perfect also uses in the past and more often. I got a bit confused

[gusty pasture]

(means) gerund or infinitive

[mortal citrus]

“I have read + something” = I read it in the past and it's relevant now
• “I have read this book”

“I had read + something” = I read it in the past of some other event in the past
• “I had read the book 2 times before he arrived”

[gusty pasture]

(means) gerund or infinitive

[candid gyro]

is there any difference in formality, and when is the structure usually used?

What is the best way to teach this structure to English beginners, besides telling them to expose their selves more to these kind of structures.

I wonder if there's a term for this structure

[mental terrace]

both are fine, but the 2nd is much more unnatural and dramatic

[civic mulch]

And the first is ungrammatical

[zinc dew]

There is not much difference in formality. It is usually portrayed through tone.

[candid gyro]

Is conjecture a common word?

[mental terrace]

the first is fine

[civic mulch]

'..where I live in' ?? How is the 'in' appropriate?

[mental terrace]

have someone else explain because I can’t find the words to explain it right now, but it’s grammatically correct

run it through some grammar checker if you want, but it’s correct

[civic mulch]

As if those were of any use

But they still detected it as an error

That speaks for itself

[trail slate]

“The architect has been sitting on the RFI for a month”
Does sitting on smth mean waiting for it??

[civic mulch]

Yeah, some are useless, but 2 of the 4/5 I used detected it

Even that came as a surprise tbh

[mental terrace]

don’t know what to tell you

[boreal pewter]

It's somewhat formal

Formal writing strongly discourages putting prepositions at the end of phrases, even though there's nothing wrong with doing it, so you see "<prep> which" a lot

Where we'd normally say "that/which ... <prep>"

Like "this is the tunnel (that/which) I walked through" for my last example (optional "that/which")

[serene hatch]

** It is one of the more common complaints in the workplace, and also one of the most regularly dismissed, has been temperature.** This complaint usually comes from women—and for a good reason.

apparently the right answer is to keep the bolded portion

AA. NO CHANGE NO CHANGE Correct Answer
BB. Many people have asked the question “How does temperature affect a workers ability to perform tasks well?
CC. There is a clear link between productivity in the workplace and temperature, and this link should not be ignored.
DD. DELETE the underlined sentence. Your Answer

but because of the 'it is' isn't it grammatically incorrect

[past karma]

hello guys i want ask you, what the difference among confess, acknowledge and admit?

[minor marlin]

confess is having to say something that you’ve been wanting to say or ‘come clean’ to, a cliche phrase would be, ‘to confess my love for you,’

[minor marlin]

acknowledge is having known something/understanding what is said

[minor marlin]

admit is usually having accused of something and finally confessing it. an example of this would be, ‘admitting what you did was wrong,’

[trail slate]

What are inferred signals?

[wintry haven]

Guys what is the difference between war and warfare?

[mental terrace]

war is an event, warfare is what happens in war

[wintry haven]

Can you make some examples?

Of how to use these words in sentences

Because the distinction Is not yet clear to me

[mental terrace]

“I went to war back when I was 20”
“The Vietcong were experts in guerrilla warfare”

warfare is an activity of war

[flat rune]

What's the difference between WITHOUT and WITH NO?

[wintry haven]

So warfare is like a style of combat right?

I still don't get it

[mental terrace]

can be

but it’s just the general type of activities that happen in war

[mental terrace]

no difference

without is more natural though

[wintry haven]

Ty

[amber junco]

Please make some sentences as examples

[flat rune]

I beat minecraft **without **getting any achievements
How did you open the door without the keys??
I make all my paintings without using references
Yes, He does this with no fear!
I did say that with no regret!

[amber junco]

As you can see by yourself if it use "without" is flexible and you can end with a subject or an adverb while "with no" restrict you to use an infinite verb

But they basically mean the same thing, is just that "with no" feels more drammatic

[flat rune]

uhmmm got it, make much more sense now, thanks :)

[swift briar]

???

[mint seal]

hello

[candid gyro]

Please correct me.

"it's fine, you just need time. the hurt will go through eventually."

[flat rune]

the pain will pass eventually is much more concise and less clunky! Try that instead!

[candid gyro]

but does go through mean the same thing?

[cerulean summit]

Should i write "Under that view", "On that view" or "Upon that view"? I was writing a essay.

[flat rune]

go through isn't really a thing pieole say... atkeast not there

[flat rune]

il need context before i can answer that!

[candid gyro]

ok, thank you.

[flat rune]

my pleasure!

[cerulean summit]

"Under that view, it is undeniable that the influence potential of colleges in the individual development is enormous."

[flat rune]

yeah that's fine. Additionally with that view also works

[cerulean summit]

Does the other two work too?

[tepid mica]

the word “insult” is hard me, well the L is hard because is light

So, how can improve that besides practice

or is there something i should know before?

[trail slate]

“We table issues that don't involve the entire team until after the meeting. I want to keep things moving”

Does “to table” mean “to remove” here??

[mortal citrus]

In this case, “table” refers to postponing or delaying the issues.

[trail slate]

you are right, thanks

[candid gyro]

What's the difference between space out and zone out?

[delicate herald]

There isn't any

[forest solar]

Are these questions about English or questions in English about anything?

[forest solar]

Make the tip of tongue touch the back of upper front teeth when you say L.

[forest solar]

Zone out means more to relax and do nothing. Spaced out is typically when one doesn't know what's happening because they're on drugs for example.

Use 'Spaced out' if you are referring to someone else but not generally about yourself.

[tepid mica]

sure, thank you

[mint seal]

Questions about English

[forest solar]

Tabling at a meeting means to provide documented information to that meeting in respond to an agenda item or action and are formally minuted. Issues not on the meeting agenda are dismissed, referred to other groups or deferred until a later meeting, or 'other business' if that's a placeholder on the agenda.

[serene plinth]

Many a times I simply drop the L tbh

But don't do it unless you're confident about your speech

I replace the l with a nasal touch

[tepid mica]

how is that

when you are nervous, you can’t even talk properly

[serene plinth]

Ummm come to a vc, I'll show you

[tepid mica]

uuu i can’t talk

but i can hear u

is that ok with you?

[supple holly]

How do I say "I have your children" in English? I need it for a uhh business deal later yes thank you

[serene plinth]

K it's fine you just need to hear

[tepid mica]

okay gimme one sec

ok here

[serene plinth]

What sort of business deal is that

[tepid mica]

lmao there are 20 vc rn

[serene plinth]

Join 2.8

[tepid mica]

ight

[dense oasis]

You would say this like "There are kittens in my basement"

[forest solar]

If you want to see them again pay ...

[dense oasis]

Oh. I was sure he was the one wanting to sell them

[supple holly]

Thank you everyone. Very helpful also please don't report me haha

[dense oasis]

Good luck with your trades!

[forest solar]

You should have said this earlier. 🙅‍♀️

[serene plinth]

@tepid mica did you get it?

[tepid mica]

Yeah, thanks. So no touching the back of the teeth with the tip of the tongue

[serene plinth]

It sorta comes out of my nose.....

[tepid mica]

ur nose can talk

[dense oasis]

That'e what she said

*s

[tepid mica]

thanks puppy, love for u god bless u

[serene plinth]

Please don't let yo mind run wild

[dense oasis]

puppy eyes

[serene plinth]

Tbh as a fluent English speaker I tend to drop a lot of syllables and still make sense cunningly

[tepid mica]

i see

another quick question

[serene plinth]

It's just a defence mechanism for every lazy person on this planet

[tepid mica]

i hear a light “F” from no where in the word Involved

[tepid mica]

i can do it better now

[forest solar]

No. Do do that.

[serene plinth]

V is actually a bit challenging sometimes when you're speaking in a flow

So yeah it might come out as an f

[tepid mica]

i see, thanks puppy

this language is so irregular

[dense oasis]

puppy!!!

[tepid mica]

eee, im gonna try that, thx

[serene plinth]

The language ain't as irregular as you think. It's just with millions of speakers coming from various corners of the world, it has simply evolved to sound different

[tepid mica]

i see

dang i have like 10 years living in the USA, and I learned english with experience and practice, no program

I know the language and I can understand it, but pronunciation is what I wanna improve

[serene plinth]

That's what gave birth to the various dialects that exist in today's time

[tepid mica]

It makes sense

[serene plinth]

Good luck

[serene plinth]

Black cat

[forest solar]

F has the upper lip slightly forward of the lower lip. No teeth touching tongue.

V has the lower lip slightly forward of the upper lip with upper front teeth resting slightly on back of lower lip.

[tepid mica]

thanks ;))

[tepid mica]

i see, thanks Peo

[serene plinth]

Tbh F and V both originate from the same place(or at least near to same)

The difference is that one is voiced and the other isn't

[tepid mica]

wdym by that one is voiced and the other isn’t

[serene plinth]

I'm not very well-versed in phonetics, better to ask someone who does

[tepid mica]

i see

thanks anyways

[serene plinth]

From what I've heard, your vocal cords need to do work to pronounce a voiced sound, like v
But an unvoiced sound doesn't require your vocal cords to vibrate much

[forest solar]

Both are voiced in English (retracted)

[serene plinth]

So f is unvoiced

[serene plinth]

I'm sorry but I think 'F' is unvoiced

I might be wrong but yeah....

[forest solar]

You are correct with that vocal chords not on the f and used on v

[serene plinth]

mm?

Mind explaining?

[forest solar]

Just agreeing with what you said. You can explain it to yourself.

[serene plinth]

No, you just confused me there

[serene plinth]

First you said that both are voiced
Then you negated your sentence here

[forest solar]

By your definition of voiced in your statement matches anatomy of vocal chords. My definition was related to hearing the sound verses silent.

[serene plinth]

I don't think that's my definition? If I'm not too wrong that's what phonetic says as well

[forest solar]

Like my balls after my skiing accident. They are two completely different things.

[serene plinth]

An unvoiced sound and a silent/dropped letter are not the same

[forest solar]

I retract my statement

[swift briar]

Guys don't forget the forms

Y'all can argue u there

[serene plinth]

The very first example that comes to my mind is:
[θ]- unvoiced
[ð]- voiced

[serene plinth]

Norms?

[forest solar]

Bureaucracy... Forms?

[swift briar]

Threads*

Forums i meant

Threads, Forums whatever they're called

[forest solar]

What is this channel for? Posing the question to be answered in a forum?

Move along
Nothing to see here.

[mortal citrus]

😭

[candid gyro]

what about spacing out?

[forest solar]

Generally means the same. Drugged up, unaware of what's happening around them, rather than just relaxing (zoned out). But zoned out can mean similarly the same as being zoned in on something like a game, so they are zoned out to other things or people. If you tap on the shoulder of someone zoned out, they will zone in on you are be coherent. A spaced out person wouldn't and you probably would not want to be near them.

Spacing out is normally when one is in the process of becoming spaced out.

[candid gyro]

can spacing out mean like you're daydreaming but you're no thinking or imagining anything.. like being absent-minded, not because drugs or somethin?

can spacing out mean like the definition of zoned out you gave?

I just watched some anime using sub English.

some guy was walking then bumped into someone, then he said, "sorry for spacing out."

[forest solar]

Watch out for anime people. They are the worst

[candid gyro]

what about this.. this is the def i was talking about

[candid gyro]

why should I watch out for them

daydream about nothing

[forest solar]

Easily spaced out

[candid gyro]

so this isn't wrong?

[swift briar]

Girl

Ur toxic

[serene plinth]

Yeah you're in some sort of a reverie or might might just be thinking about something or not thinking at all

[candid gyro]

what about zone out?

[candid gyro]

is this correct?
chatgpt says synonym for spacing out is zoning out.

[serene plinth]

There're pretty much the same

Zone out is more like lost in some thought/in a reverie

Space out could be other things as well....
Like for example stupidly thinking about your favourite food(I mean your face looks stupid then)

[forest solar]

The nuances of reality and culture will be washed over by automatons. Watch 'I, Robot'

[serene plinth]

Yeah I kinda agree with that. The key point is not to pay attention to the immediate surroundings

[serene plinth]

Hahaha

I fear that day might come

[serene plinth]

@candid gyro just keep this in mind

[forest solar]

It just did

[candid gyro]

ok, thanks

[serene plinth]

Chatgpt can't tell you about these small things unless they're inputed in their database

And that'll take time

[candid gyro]

ok

[serene plinth]

These are the ways we understand the language and such an understanding can not be shared by some artificial intelligence

[forest solar]

Ask chat gp how many words it will take to answer this question. Try it a second time and see again.

[candid gyro]

what question

[serene plinth]

I use chatgpt once in a blue moon

But have been disappointed the few times I've used it

[forest solar]

"how many words it will take for chatgpt to answer this question? "

[candid gyro]

chatgpt says this.

To answer the question, it took 16 words.

[forest solar]

Did it though?

[candid gyro]

should i send the ss

[forest solar]

How many words in the answer

[candid gyro]

idk

[supple holly]

Man vs Machine. Classic

[gritty crown]

chatgpt only predict next words, so if you ask it again how many words were used by the previous response it should get it right

[forest solar]

Count

Ask the same question a second time and see again

[candid gyro]

ok

[gritty crown]

it got it right for me

and got it wrong again

[candid gyro]

it says 17

[forest solar]

And how many words are actually in the answer?

[candid gyro]

less

i don't understand.. what does that have to do with learning English?

[gritty crown]

chatgpt isnt a credible source for english learning

[candid gyro]

is using chatgpt unreliable to learn English?

[candid gyro]

why

[forest solar]

Someone decided to use it to understand English, but it doesn't tell the whole truth.

[gritty crown]

well the training data is based on the whole internet

and internet have tons of trolls

and mistakes

[forest solar]

Garbage in, garbage out

[candid gyro]

what about the new one chatgpt 4.. is it the same

[obsidian lodge]

Chatgpt is the most stupid thing if you are trying to learn English

It just doesn't know

[gritty crown]

difference is that gpt4 is a larger model, so it may be able to find errors in itself

[candid gyro]

like what

[obsidian lodge]

Any kind of basjc Grammer rules and sentence structure

[gritty crown]

the devs curate the training data to some extent, but at the current point we aren't really sure why an autocomplete machine on steroids sounds human

[obsidian lodge]

My englush teacher actually tried to use it once and said it was complete garbage

[gritty crown]

so we can't trust that the text was produced via "human methods"

[candid gyro]

this is one of the answer

In your sentence, "I like apples, which you brought," the grammar and structure can be identified as follows:

• Subject: "I" (first person singular pronoun)
• Verb: "like" (present tense verb)
• Direct object: "apples" (plural noun)
• Relative clause: "which you brought"
  • Pronoun: "which" (relative pronoun)
  • Subject: "you" (second person pronoun)
  • Verb: "brought" (past tense verb)

The sentence is a compound sentence with a main clause ("I like apples") followed by a relative clause ("which you brought"). The relative clause provides additional information about the apples and is introduced by the relative pronoun "which."

[gritty crown]

i tried sending a poem it wrote

[candid gyro]

seems reliable

[gritty crown]

its not credible

[candid gyro]

what is credible

[gritty crown]

error proof

[obsidian lodge]

Also the main sentence is incorrect

[candid gyro]

okay

[candid gyro]

i made the sentence

[obsidian lodge]

Should be "I like the apples you brought

[gritty crown]

it sounds odd but i think its fine

i like apples, and you happens to have brought them

[candid gyro]

i just told the chatgpt to identify the structure

[forest solar]

It's important to listen to multiple sources of information to get a better unbiased view of information. Once people listen to one source, be that a chat automaton or a single news channel, one's views can be skewed and that can also lead to total unthinking acceptance even if wrong.

[obsidian lodge]

It needs the "the"

[gritty crown]

it could be interpreted this way

[candid gyro]

maybe it would find the mistakes if i instruct the chatgpt

[obsidian lodge]

Yeah but just don't use chatgpt unless you want to fail

[candid gyro]

chatgpt is better than my English teacher tbh

[gritty crown]

sure why not then

most of what it produce will be sensible english anyways

[obsidian lodge]

I get that

But don't trust it too much, use it as a stepping stone and fact check what it says

[candid gyro]

ok

[candid gyro]

yes.. that's why i always ask in this discord

to make sure

[gritty crown]

what question did you ask?

[obsidian lodge]

Ok nice

[candid gyro]

difference between space out and zone out

[obsidian lodge]

Same thing tbh

[candid gyro]

chatgpt said so

[gritty crown]

space out feels less severe than zone out for some reason

[obsidian lodge]

Zone out is just used more often in my opinion

[candid gyro]

what's the key difference

[obsidian lodge]

I think it's because of the z. To me whenever a word has a z it sounds special

[candid gyro]

what

[gritty crown]

must be the sharp edges, humans

[forest solar]

It could be interpreted as i like apples, and apples are what you brought... Not necessarily sure if i will also like those apples.

Without the "the", the apples brought are not necessarily the same as in the first part of the sentence.

[obsidian lodge]

Yeah that also works just seemed more simple to add the "the"

[gritty crown]

those are two different sentences

[native forge]

If a native English speaker were to take a prepositional grammatical test, would they ace it or would they get some questions wrong?

[delicate herald]

Probably get most of the questions right, if not all

[native forge]

Could someone explain to me what the differences between below, beneath, under and underneath are?

[noble wasp]

can "pure" and "sheer" be used interchangeably when meaning "uniquely"? e.g.:

"everything i know is sheer intuition"
"everything i know is pure intuition"

[stone dove]

I would say pure

Unless it’s super formal i wouldn’t say sheer

i actually barely ever say sheer

[noble wasp]

ty!

[candid gyro]

Is obstinate a common word?

[normal helm]

i would say no

[sterile bluff]

I’m currently writing a paragraph about how gaming causes aggression whats a good hook to start it (topic sentence) I was thinking of something like a rhetorical question as I want it to sound interesting but idk what rhetorical question to use

[supple holly]

"Sheer" means a lot of something
"Pure" means just that thing and nothing else

Both can be used interchangeably to convey the same meaning, but they don't mean the same thing

[candid gyro]

is there an alternative word that's more common

[normal helm]

depends on the question

[sharp lynx]

stubborn?

[normal helm]

since it can be used for stubborn or persistent for example

[supple holly]

"Cooking. You watch enough of it, you start to want to try it out yourself. Then playing violent games will also do that to you, right?"

[sharp lynx]

you could say strong headed or strong willed

[candid gyro]

ok

[normal helm]

exactly but persistent is also a synonym so it depends on the actualy sentence

[candid gyro]

thanks

[sharp lynx]

yeah depends on the context

[candid gyro]

His obstinate stance prompts her to device a way to make her partner become compliant

i am trying to understand the sentence

[normal helm]

stubborn i'd say

[sterile bluff]

My teacher told me to do a short topic sentence 😭

Coz mine was a bit longer than that and she’s like that’s way too long

my paragraph is also appealing to family values and that if u play games u become aggressive which causes u to take ur anger out on ur family

That’s the main point of the paragraph

Topic is gaming addiction shld be a diagnosable condition

[supple holly]

How about
"When the law forbids violence, humans turn to something else to satisfy one of their most basic instincts-video games."

[sharp lynx]

you should make points to agree and contradict it. elaborate why each points you make could be thought about in greater depth.

[sterile bluff]

I feel like that might be a bit to much for school but I lowk like it

[supple holly]

Nice topic by the way. I game 16 hours a day and frequently think about murdering people

[sterile bluff]

HAHAHAHA

[sterile bluff]

How tho

My whole essays ab how gaming addiction has the same affects as substance abuse hence we need to make it diagnosable so people can get the help

[sharp lynx]

ah ok

find some sources online and take information from it to back it up if you didnt already plan to

[sterile bluff]

Everything’s like done it’s js the editing now

[sharp lynx]

oh

my brains fried rn so heres a web

https://schoolhabits.com/how-to-edit-essay-6-tips-editing-paper/

[sterile bluff]

Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[sharp lynx]

no problem!! good luck in passing my friend

[sterile bluff]

Thank you honestly need it

😹

[noble wasp]

— portuguese is harder than spanish
— you think so?

is the response correct? or should it be "do you think so?" or just "you think?"?

[sharp lynx]

depends on the tone of your writing(?) if you want it to be formal it would be "do you think so?" but if it is informal then keep it as "you think so?"

even saying that is quite an open way of answering a question, and if someone were to reply with "you think?" it could be taken sarcastically or not as serious. in the end they are all correct it just relies on how you want it to sound.

[lunar token]

keep in mind that the reason this works is because you can drop the first part of some sentences when it's unstressed like "do"

the same thing gets you questions like "you gone there?" to mean the same as "have you gone there?"

(which can be different from "you've gone there?" as a question)

[noble wasp]

thanks! btw i noticed u didn't start ur answer with "it" ("it depends on..."). is it possible to omit the subject in some cases or how does it work?

[noble wasp]

if i ask a question like that it means i'm kind of reaffirming what was said, right?

[lunar token]

yes, plus it usually sounds a little surprised or like you didn't expect that to be true

[lunar token]

that's the exact same process as what happened in your question

You can drop "it" at the very start of a sentence when it's weak, but it doesn't work if you drop it in the middle of a sentence (like "I think doesn't work like that" ❌ instead of "I think it doesn't work like that" or "how does work?" ❌ instead of "how does it work?")

you even hear other words like "the" or "a" dropped in the same place ("Thing is..." / "Same guy came up to me and asked...")

this tends to only happen in casual language but it's super common when it does happen

[noble wasp]

i actually speak like that, but i thought it was gramatically correct. is it? i mean, is it correct to drop those unstressed words at the start of the sentences in a text? as u said it happens in casual language imma assume it's not (?)

[lunar token]

It's grammatically correct because it's a regular and normal part of the language

just because it's casual doesn't mean it's wrong, it just means you only normally do it casually

things can become ungrammatical if you do something that isn't a regular part of the language though, like "of my friends went there" instead of "one of my friends went there"

(just to show you can't do this with literally every short word at the start of a sentence)

[noble wasp]

even in a formal context? (text or speech)

[lunar token]

formal ≠ correct

this process doesn't happen formally, so that means you shouldn't use it formally (or otherwise you'd be using the wrong style)

but since it does happen informally, you're perfectly okay to copy it whenever the style fits it

so that makes it correct but not formal

[noble wasp]

got it. thanks for the detailed explanation

[forest solar]

I will try to explain, but it may have cultural exceptions.

Under and below are basic informal uses to mean lower than. Almost everything I speak of and write in formal documentation uses below and under. I have rarely used underneath or beneath.

However, beneath and underneath have a meaning of below a surface. But it does not necessarily have to be a horizontal surface. For example "a smuggler had some money beneath his jacket, meaning between his jacket and his body, not been the jacket and the floor". Or "A wall had a coat of red paint underneath the blue paint when we were stripping it back". A wall had some red paint under it may be interpreted as on the floor below the bottom edge of the wall.

Most scales such as temperature, weight would use below.

Under is a positional word to describe where to find something, under the table, but both underneath and beneath work, but are too formal.

I just have a feeling that underneath and beneath may be used a little more in uk as they are old English words and could still possible pervade the older towns and country areas. Similarly new England states of usa. But for modern/international English below and under are fine for most, and consider using the other two words for those subtle positional occasions.

[gilded linden]

Someone can tell me when I have to add s in verb to a sentence

Like she tells us

Why

[forest solar]

30 years ago, no problem. Unfortunately educational standards have been dropping over the decades and the poorer students of each generation end up teaching the future generations. The mix of internet speak into every language in the world means that all languages are losing their pure heritage roots. Sending messages to hundreds of people a day leaves little time to spell out full words or even use prepositions. Spell checkers auto incorrect people words, people leave the grammar to the machines. The only people that understand most language grammar terminology are those learning a foreign language to their own, because that is how one has to explain the matching of grammatical structures. Learning one's own native language doesn't require the grammar, just usage to get it correct. If one is surrounded by people using slang, prepositions and grammar go out the door, and the slang becomes the new language of the area.

So the answer to your question is no. I would put it at about 80% correct in AUS for its reasonable curriculum. 60-70% UK, and 50% of US folks. Esl students 80+% because they want to learn it, however many teachers from English speaking countries living abroad and teaching English are not necessarily qualified, and I've sat in on classes around the world and cringed at what was taught by some of them (see intro reason on teachers).

[gilded linden]

.

[zinc dew]

You add 's' when the verb is perpetual.

"Matt is running" is an action that will stop.

If Matt can/does run, you'd say "Matt Runs."

Example:

"Is the light working?"
"It works."

"Does she shop?"
"She shops."

[forest solar]

Does anyone here play computer games.

[gilded linden]

So when to add the s

[zinc dew]

When the verb is continuous.

[serene plinth]

when the subject is singular, you add an s.
Practise some subject-verb agreement exercises to get a hang of it(read up the rules)

[serene plinth]

#🔝｜gaming

[gilded linden]

The light keeps on all the night

That's correct ?

[zinc dew]

Oh

[forest solar]

Only for people over 60, but I've rsrely heard it in people under that age.

[zinc dew]

So someone is keeping the light on. "The light is kept on all night."

[gilded linden]

Oh I was wrong

[zinc dew]

The S is added if someone is doing the verb.

Or something.

[delicate herald]

Basically third person singular

[zinc dew]

The light isn't keeping itself on.

"The light is kept on at night."

But if Sarah is keeping the light on...

"Sarah keeps the light on at night."

[zinc dew]

Yes.

[delicate herald]

any action that is continuous or happens regularly by a person in third person singular = added s

[gilded linden]

Oh so John jumps on the floor twice

[zinc dew]

Yes

[gilded linden]

Does it correct

[zinc dew]

Perfect.

[gilded linden]

Because he did the verb

Ohh got it

Thanks

[zinc dew]

Correct.

[gilded linden]

Wait let me try another onr

One

[zinc dew]

Sure

[delicate herald]

I'll be picky and say not really, but it's close enough

[gilded linden]

Hmm

Amit talks a lot in nowadays

[delicate herald]

More like, "John plays football twice a week"

[zinc dew]

Your use of the S is correct.

But you should omit "in".

[forest solar]

Stubborn will go well in all formal and informal situations and it's well understood.

Urban word you could use 'anal' or 'pigheaded'(less crude)

[gilded linden]

Oh ok

So when is no need to add s? When ?

[zinc dew]

If it is not continuous or if the subject is plural.

[serene plinth]

Read up subject very agreement.

When the subject is singular, you add s. If the subject is plural, you don't add s

[delicate herald]

Or first person singular

[zinc dew]

He talks a lot.

They talk a lot.

She played once.

She plays regularly.

[gilded linden]

Ohhh

Got it

Lemme try

They play basketball twice a day

[zinc dew]

Yes.

Perfect.

[gilded linden]

I need to remember this

Wow thanks for y'all letting me know

[zinc dew]

Of course 😊

[forest solar]

Do you think so? Or 'what do you think? '. Would be better to sound native.

[forest solar]

It is casual language. To be spoken only. Any actual attempt to write something should not use it, unless it's just a note to a friend or on the internet. Even reading it here does not look good or even match typical Internet chat.
In written, form placing it into even a basic story would appear uneducated, unless it was quoted text of a casual conversation.

In most cases one should not speak to older people like that either as they will feel the world is already doomed language- wise, or if it's a job interview, you may as well not attend.

[forest solar]

Oh and if you are native Spanish or Latin, it is more common to do such words in those languages, moreso than in general English (apart from urban)

[forest solar]

It's just straight conjugation of verb tense. I tell, you tell, he/she tells, we tell, they tell. It's just the way of the world. It's the law. It is, it was and always will be, so sayeth the law. Like so many languages, you just have to memorize them. There is no consistent rule. There are always exceptions and different variations and patterns that apply. I am, you are, he/she is,...

[forest solar]

It was a rhetorical question.

[slender loom]

hello everyone, i'm searching for a native english speaker that could give a little feedback on a presentation i have to do. in exchange i'm willing to help in the same kind of stuff, i'm a native spanish speaker

somebody could help me??🙏🏿

[mental terrace]

do you need help with the script or the presentation itself

[obsidian lodge]

Sure I'm down

But what's it about?

[gilded linden]

yo need someone 15-18 that can chats with me

that i can practice with my grammar gets improve

[mental terrace]

15-18?

why?

[flat rune]

When exactly should i use ON and IN? Like:
There are cups ON the floor
The books ON the table
I'm IN your house
The keys are IN my room
For me, ON is for when something is above anotger thing, and IN is when something is inside something, is this right?

[mental terrace]

you got it right

[flat rune]

Another question, can I use IN instead of INSIDE anythine or are there situations i must use one or another?

Same to ON?

[mental terrace]

in and on are otherwise pretty different i cant think of any situations where they’re interchangeable or confused

you can use “inside” as “in” if you just say “inside of [the blank]” but inside is more or so used for being inside of a room or something like that

[flat rune]

Uhmmm ok I got it, a last thing i would like to know is what you mean with [the blank]?

[mental terrace]

it just means whatever you want to put there

just a substitute for other examples

[flat rune]

Ahhmmmm makes more sense now

Really thank you for take some time to answer me :D

[mental terrace]

np

[flat rune]

?define exchange

[hazy herald]

Word: exchange

Definition 1 (verb): exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
Definition 2 (noun): the act of changing one thing for another thing
Definition 3 (verb): give to, and receive from, one another

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by fataldr4w

[stiff granite]

hey

[gilded linden]

Because I have a lot to talk with him because he same age as me

So we must know the same things

[candid gyro]

ok thanks.

btw, what does crude mean?

[mental terrace]

like makeshift or basic

if an axe was made out of a carved stone and wood tied together, it’d be crude

i guess in the context you’re looking at it also means rude

[forest solar]

As 'a bad idea' said above, it means rude.

[flat rune]

By far as I know, "in" is related to inside and "on" is related to on top, may vary. But my question is when you refer to something abstract, like a concept, which one should I use?

Example: " The culture is based (in/on) the symbolic language aspects. "

[noble wasp]

what am i implying exactly by saying "don't you cry" or "don't you dare"? they have question structures but don't have question marks

[tough wolf]

hello, i want to make sure of something, can i use this sentence "you could pay after you have your meal". does that sound rude? or should i just use "can" in this sentence?

because afaik could is more polite than can

[candid gyro]

Is there any difference between these two sentences?

1. He's inherently strong.
2. He's naturally strong.

[zinc dew]

Nothing worth noting comes to mind. As a native, they basically say the same thing.

[candid gyro]

What does "to device"mean here?

"His obstinate stance prompts her to device a way to make her partner become compliant."

[odd oriole]

Devise means to come up with.. to conjure, to figure out a way....

[candid gyro]

are devise and device the same thing?

[odd oriole]

As device..
Like ability(mental thought processes too)

Left up to his own devices he'll blow up the place.

[odd oriole]

Not exactly.
Devise is a verb
Device is a noun

[candid gyro]

so is to device wrong there?

[odd oriole]

Yes

Devise is correct

[candid gyro]

ok, thank you

Does compliant mean obedient?

[trail slate]

“Hopefully she finds a new job and performs better than she did in her previous job”

Is this okay to say?

[mint seal]

yup! this is alright to say this, but in my opinion I'd shorten it and say "Hopefully she finds a new job and performs better than her previous one"

[trail slate]

When do you say “i can only imagine?”

[supple holly]

When someone tells you something that you have never experienced before, and you want to empathize with their feelings toward it. Usually used in negative contexts, but it can work in some positive ones too

"I was in a car accident the other day."
"I'm sorry to hear that. I can only imagine (how scared you were, how horrible it was)."

"I have the best job in the world. I don't even have to leave my house or anything."
"I can only imagine." (Same meaning as "I want that job too" or "I'm so jealous")

[native forge]

Can you say "predatorial" and if so, what would be the difference between that and "predacious"?

[gilded linden]

Somebody can explain to me when I have to use has, have, had?

[candid gyro]

Is the phrase "to bide one's time" commonly used?

[swift geode]

What kind of time is being used here "Never seen another girl this perfect"? I confused.

[dense oasis]

you probably meant *tense, that's the english term for them, other languages often refer to them as "grammar times", while english calls them "grammar tenses"

and that is an example of present perfect, but the author of your sentence skipped "have", which is common during casual speech/in songs/in movies

the original sentence may have been "I have never seen another girl this perfect.", but they skipped "I" and "have", to shorten the sentence, this is not correct in formal writing of course, but in casual speech people do this

[swift geode]

Thank you. Got it.

[ocean verge]

Can sb tell me where I should put a come in this sentence:
'If you chose me for this placement I ensure you that I would use every possibility to benefit from it.'

[oblique cove]

After the word 'Placement'.

[oblique cove]

Another tip, I believe 'assure' would be better than 'ensure' in this sentence.

[ocean verge]

okay ty

[marble whale]

what does raincheck mean?

[oblique cove]

Funnily enough it is the idiom of the day! But to explain it in this context, the sender is saying that they will have to postpone whether or not they will be able to do something until further notice, or in this case, until a problem is solved.

[forest solar]

It's usually based on. A concept is based on something.

But you may say something like... Parts of the concept can be found in ... (the rules, specifications, syntax etc)

[forest solar]

These are not questions they are imperative sentences. This is a command form of English (imperative mood). It's how you make a demand of someone else. More of a command than a request.
Eg
Tell me your name.
Pick up that rubbish.
Sit down.
Leave me alone.

[forest solar]

If you actually require payment for the meal, whether that's before or after, you will use 'can'. It's basically giving the option to pay then. Using the word could it's subjective. It gives a sense that you could pay if you want, or not pay at all.

Using can is not rude. It's just normal speech and not interpreted as rude.

Using could in a sentence to another person is like saying... It's up to you if you do something or not. Eg
We are busy now. You could come back later. Meaning it's up to you if you want to come back at all. However in this case using 'can' would be seen as rude, as if you said. "We are busy. You can come back later" is saying, we are inefficient but we are expecting you to come back later whether you want to or not.

Can is used where you are making a convenient suggestion, and could should be used when it's an inconvenient suggestion.

[tough wolf]

i think i understand it better now, i sometimes confuses can and could, so thank you for your help!

[forest solar]

The word device is basically a machine, like your phone, computer, washing machine. It was incorrect to use in the sentence.

[forest solar]

It's perfect also.

[forest solar]

Has and have are present tense forms of 'to have'. Had is a post tense form of the same verb. Use i have, you have, he/she/it has, they have,.. or past tense i had, you had he/she/it/they had.
For example: i have a drink in my hand presently. I had a burger yesterday. You have a good question.

[dense oasis]

you probably meant "he/she/it has"

[forest solar]

I use it sometimes, but i like to use old English. But i guess i do hear it occasionally with people +25, who may actually like to speak with some experience.

[forest solar]

I had my post auto deleted, so i may have made a mistake typing it again. Let me proof it. Thanks

[forest solar]

Yes indeed. Thanks

[dense oasis]

no problem

[silver iris]

Is " A lie was told to them " an incorrect sentence ?

[serene plinth]

No, it's absolutely correct

[dense oasis]

Sounds perfect. It is an example of past simple in passive voice

I think the thought of it being incorrect might have appeared due to how ridiculous some of these passive voice sentences sound in other languages, while still being correct in english. For instance, "I was made to wash the car" makes no sense in polish and i bet in a bunch of other languages too, or "She was cheated on" is also kinda weird, but it is all correct

[silver iris]

Ok thanks, i think my textbook is just broken lol

[dense oasis]

Maybe they just want to teach you some medieval english. I would not be surprised if I found out that it used to be incorrect, but like more than three centuries ago.

[silver iris]

Lmao, it's probably bc my textbook is almost 30 years old

[dense oasis]

Way older than me. I should be refering to it per "uncle textbook", and not even question a single thing it tries to teach me. Not sure if I would benefit from listening to it in that case.

[forest solar]

I predate that book. What did it say is wrong?

[obsidian lodge]

I think it just had ye old English

So nothing wrong just sounds weird

[uncut hedge]

Hi everyone

[serene plinth]

They were told a lie.. is in active voice

and tbh passive > active for this one

[dense oasis]

yeah, but what they wrote was the passive

[serene plinth]

@dense oasis ..

[dense oasis]

and you are wrong

this is also passive

"Someone told them a lie" is active

[serene plinth]

ok mb

[dense oasis]

yes

[serene plinth]

I'm sorry

[dense oasis]

the fact that i gave up my helper role does not make me suck lol

[dense oasis]

finee, am just messing with you

[civic mulch]

'At 5 o'clock, my car will have been being washed for 3 hours' 💀

[dense oasis]

purrfect

i meowprove

[serene plinth]

hahaha

[dense oasis]

future perfect continuous do be wild

*furrture purrfect continmeows

[serene plinth]

fr

[serene plinth]

I approve of this one

[dense oasis]

I know you do

[serene plinth]

[dense oasis]

https://tenor.com/view/salem-gif-5996444

[silver iris]

Idk there is no explanation

[forest solar]

WaaaAAATT??? 🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️🫂

Why

[forest solar]

Take a left turn 3km before the old bridge.

[dense oasis]

it just... happened

once upon a time

[trail slate]

"Can you be our guinea pig?"
Is that sn idiom?

[serene plinth]

Guinea pig is an idiomatic expression

[delicate herald]

I would say it's more of a metaphor, than an idiom.

but I guess it's so widely used today it could be considered an idiom

[trail slate]

“I'm standing walls in Area B”
Does that mean he’s making walls??

[obsidian lodge]

Uh I don't think that sentence is correct

It doesn't make sense

[forest solar]

In a building context, that would make sense, depending on the wall type as well. It would most likely be prefabricated concrete, or perhaps timber or metal stud frames. Can't think of any other situations where that sentence made sense.

[noble wasp]

how should i say if i'm not talking abt someone in specific, but a person? like in:

"one does what he wants"

ig it wouldn't make sense if i used "they" cuz i've started the sentence with "one"

[candid gyro]

Is minutiae a common word?

[bright pulsar]

no

[candid gyro]

ok thanks

[bright pulsar]

this is generally fine. ideally you use a gender neutral term when applicable but a gendered pronoun can often make it clear we're talking about a person in the case of generics.

your sentence isn't very unclear or ambiguously referring to an object, though, so I'd use they. not sure why it wouldn't make sense. "one" doesn't have a gender.

[noble wasp]

firstly i used "one" in the singular, then i thought that using "they" to refer to it again could let the sentence ambiguous in a way i could understand that i'm talking about other people. this way, "one does what they want", sounds like someone does what they [other people i may be talking about] want. same for "he" (in the example i gave), sounding like i'm saying one does what another person wants. cuz of this ambiguity (that i at least saw) i was wondering if natives would talk like that

[bright pulsar]

I think in both cases, the issue is the same, but I don't think it's actually seen ambiguously. Starting with "one," I'm quite certain any native would interpret a relative pronoun as referring back to "one" rather than referencing a different entity there. This is purely based on context, though, and there's several instances where something like "They do what they want." could refer to a different entity in the second "they," but this is mostly a problem in a larger context. I don't think I would avoid this in the spur of the moment, as it's not really on my mind, but the better alternative might be "one does what one wants."

In any case, the revision explicitly references the subject and leaves no ambiguity, but I wouldn't worry about it In a mostly isolated context. Natives aren't too picky with pronoun choice.

[noble wasp]

so in a formal context could i still use any pronoun? or would "one" be the only acceptable choice?

[bright pulsar]

I don't think there's a better option without changing anything else. Formal texts would prefer a gender neutral term when it can be used, and "one" is gender neutral, denotes a person, and is least ambiguous. I would use it, but I don't think "they" or even "he/she" is off the table. It just can't be wrapped in too much context that'll potentially change its meaning. That's all that really matters.

The sentence might have to change dependent on context in some cases, but that's fine. It's pretty standard to scan for ambiguity in the editing process.

There's almost no ambiguity with it in speech because there's usually an emphasis when referencing an antecedent not immediately obvious.

[noble wasp]

aight. thanks for explaining

[trail slate]

Drywall

[forest solar]

Applied to timber or metal stud

[forest solar]

I use one a lot in my chats. It's a bit of an odd form, but i would say... One does what one wants.

One can do what one wants to one's self.

As one wishes.

[forest solar]

Is latinus. Is good (not)

[forest solar]

The use of the one form in academic papers is not acceptable. I've tried it. Pure standard third person only. It can be very repetitive in a document if used, and therefore should not be used in formal writing. Conversation or conversational text chat is fine, or if writing Proverbs or such verse.

It's a good method when one wishes to advice someone of something without pointing that advice directly at them. For example if you are taking to someone about their drug use, but don't wish to direct an argument at them that they can take offense with... Such as 'you should not take drugs' is deflected with 'one should not take drugs' as it becomes a general statement rather than one directed at the person (you).

[bright pulsar]

^ Academic papers definitely wouldn't use it. You'll see it in philosophical texts and other formal works that are less expressionally binding.

[thorn owl]

I have lived there since 2001 vs i have been living there since 2001. What is meaning difference?

[trail slate]

Sam: “I'll write that down, too, and be sure to get rip rap ordered so it's resolved before your delivery."
Who is the subject of the second sentence? Sam or the person he’s talking to?

who would be ordering rip rap?

[summer gyro]

excuse me but what does it mean? "idiomatic expression"

[lofty arch]

similar meaning but “i have lived there since 2001” is better

[serene plinth]

An idiom basically

[summer gyro]

okay

[forest solar]

There is only one sentence. However the second part, "... And be sure to get the rip rap ordered..." Is ambiguous when written and not in context. Dan is speaking the entire sentence. Sam will write down something.

If emphasis was put on the word 'be', it could become an imperative in which Sam is telling the person he is talking to, to get the rip rap. If the word 'be' is not emphasised it could be a straight conjunction of things Sam will be doing... Writing down something and being sure he himself will order the rip rap. With out inserting 'you be' or 'i'll be' in the message, it will be up to the emphasis on the word 'be' to make the determination of who is the subject.

[forest solar]

There is no difference in meaning. The first would be more commonly spoken.

[trail slate]

i rlly appreciate you taking the time to give me very detailed answers

[serene plinth]

@dense oasis

[dense oasis]

omg I, I ummm, was busy, and it kinda happened that i actually couldnt ask you what I wanted to, sorry meow

[serene plinth]

Kk. I'm free now so lmk

[tough wolf]

hello, is the sentence "there are no places to eat" correct? i thought it should be "there is no place to eat"

" there are no places to eat there except one so-so burger restaurant"
this is the full sentence

[supple holly]

Both are correct, just up to personal preference

As long as the verb agrees with the subject

[tough wolf]

oh i see, then its very easy to use
i might have been overthinking it lol

[delicate herald]

"There are no place__s__ to eat" - Since the noun (places) is plural, the auxillary verb (are) has to be plural.

"there is no place to eat" - The noun (place) is singular, so the auxillary verb (is) is singular.

[forest solar]

Is that not what was said?

[flat rune]

?define passion

[hazy herald]

Word: passion

Definition 1 (noun): any object of warm affection or devotion
Definition 2 (noun): a strong feeling or emotion
Definition 3 (noun): something that is desired intensely

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by fataldr4w

[alpine pier]

What is the difference among full, whole and total?

[flat rune]

?define assignment

[hazy herald]

Word: assignment

Definition 1 (noun): a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
Definition 2 (noun): the act of distributing something to designated places or persons
Definition 3 (noun): the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by fataldr4w

[forest solar]

Full would be something that has reached it's maximum capacity... A glass or a stadium. Whole represents the entirety of an object. And total is the sum of parts. Something may be full, but not contain the whole of what it is full of. If i had 1/3 of an apple and added another 1/3 of the apple, the total would be 2/3 but it would not be a whole apple. However 2/3 of a chopped apple may fill (full) a small bowl.

[flat rune]

?define cheerfull

[hazy herald]

:x: That word could not be found in the dictionary.

[flat rune]

?define cheerful

[hazy herald]

Word: cheerful

Definition 1 (adjective): pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic
Definition 2 (adjective): being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

Definition requested by fataldr4w

[flat rune]

?define cheer

[hazy herald]

Word: cheer

Definition 1 (verb): cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful
Definition 2 (verb): become cheerful
Definition 3 (verb): give encouragement to

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by fataldr4w

[serene plinth]

@flat rune #🔗｜bot-commands please

[flat rune]

Can not, can't and cannot are/means the same thing right?

[serene plinth]

Yup

Prefer cannot and can't tho

[flat rune]

how to say "00:06"??? Midnight and 6 minutes???

[dense oasis]

six minutes after the midnight / six minutes past midnight

same as 10:06 would be "six minutes past ten AM"

[flat rune]

THANK!!!!!

[obsidian lodge]

Could also say twelve o six

[candid gyro]

He was bent on quitting his job even though he was making a lot of money.

Is bent on a commonly used phrase?

[thorny viper]

Not really, never heard this in public before. Nor have I used that in a sentence before.

[forest solar]

More likely found in s novel than than real life use. However in Australia, i do hear hellbent used a bit in conversation which is the same derivation and meaning.

[sullen wolf]

Im from the UK and yeah its fairly common. Everyone would know what you meant,

speaking from the south specifically, not sure how common it is up north

[zealous marsh]

hi i was muted i dont no wht

can i speak too a mod please

[candid gyro]

Is the word "declutter" a common word?

[finite lantern]

?define declutter

remove unnecessary items from (an untidy or overcrowded place).

[teal raven]

fake it till u make it mean? thanks in advanced

[supple holly]

I have one small question for you: I've seen you ask the same type of question recently. Why do you need to know if a word is common or not? So you know which one makes you sound natural or what?

Just a question

[candid gyro]

i don't want to use the words that people won't understand and then i need to explain it

want to sound natural maybe be another reason

[supple holly]

It means something like, to pretend to be good at something until you're actually good at it (and don't need to pretend anymore)

An example will make it easier to understand:
You get hired as a manager for a restaurant, but you have no experience. You lie to everyone so they don't find out, and do your best to act like a manager. Then one day you realize, oh you're like a real manager now. You don't have to act anymore. You have the same skills and experience as a real manager.

That's fake it till you make it

[mortal citrus]

in advance*

[supple holly]

I see I see. Thanks for answering

[teal raven]

Thanks it's rlly comprehensive explanation

[ionic plank]

What does it mean when someone say "that guy plays in the snow"

[thorn hinge]

it means the guy plays in the snow

typically playing in the snow involves snowball fights, making a snowman, sledding, and snow angels

could also mean cocaine

[echo quarry]

?define cheer

[hazy herald]

Word: cheer

Definition 1 (verb): cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful
Definition 2 (verb): become cheerful
Definition 3 (verb): give encouragement to

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by lockti15#5421

[supple holly]

Miss those days

[normal siren]

?define lament

[hazy herald]

Word: lament

Definition 1 (verb): express grief verbally
Definition 2 (verb): regret strongly
Definition 3 (noun): a mournful poem; a lament for the dead

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by zaxlorm

[pale yacht]

Guys, "us kids" how come it start with "us" why I find it weird?

Is it like "me kid" or "you kid"?

[placid glen]

It refers to calling yourself and group you may be refering to.

so us = you and you're friends in the subject, or group you are talking to

an example

[my dad and his friends come to say hello and we chat]
My Dad: Oh, us kids were going to go and party tonight!

He is refering to Himself and his friends in a sarcastic tone as "Kids"

[placid glen]

in relation to this. "Me kid" is not proper english and should be avoided. "You kid" can be used as an insult or "jest" (teasing) to someone who acts childish or foolish

[pale yacht]

Thanks, It seems that I'll take some time to understand this one 😄👍

[placid glen]

All good

to make it simple

[civic mulch]

Us kids is grammatically incorrect here btw. It would only be accepted informally since you are using the object pronoun 'us' when it's acting as a subject

[placid glen]

I guess in slang and general speech it makes sense

[civic mulch]

Yeah I agree

But not in any form of writing like essays etc.

[placid glen]

yeah ofc, only way I could think of using "us kids" in an essay would be as a quote

[civic mulch]

👍

[tough wolf]

is the sentence "If he can establish a regular routine, it would make a big difference." correct? i thought with first conditional, it should use present tense

[delicate herald]

I would use present tense

[ionic plank]

Bludd

[flat rune]

I'd say "If he establishes a regular routine, it will make a big difference."

[tough wolf]

right?? i knew it

[tired thicket]

?define cumbersome

[hazy herald]

Word: cumbersome

Definition 1 (adjective): difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
Definition 2 (adjective): not elegant or graceful in expression

Definition requested by op_019

[tired thicket]

?define culmination

[hazy herald]

Word: culmination

Definition 1 (noun): a final climactic stage
Definition 2 (noun): the decisive moment in a novel or play
Definition 3 (noun): a concluding action

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by op_019

[tired thicket]

?define omission

[hazy herald]

Word: omission

Definition 1 (noun): any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases
Definition 2 (noun): a mistake resulting from neglect
Definition 3 (noun): neglecting to do something; leaving out or passing over something

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by op_019

[tired thicket]

?define loan

[hazy herald]

Word: loan

Definition 1 (noun): a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English
Definition 2 (verb): give temporarily; let have for a limited time
Definition 3 (noun): the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by op_019

[tired thicket]

?define loam

[hazy herald]

Word: loam

Definition (noun): a rich soil consisting of a mixture of sand and clay and decaying organic materials

Definition requested by op_019

[tired thicket]

?define spathe

[hazy herald]

Word: spathe

Definition (noun): a conspicuous bract surrounding or subtending a spadix or other inflorescence

Definition requested by op_019

[tired thicket]

anyone have an example for the word ‘spathe’?

[forest solar]

Yes, it's used when people want to do a big clean up of junk around the house, office, or even cleaning up a computer disk. Also can declutter the mind, by relaxing a bit and getting offline and thinking about nothing.

[candid gyro]

ok, thank you.

[forest solar]

'Us' is the pronoun, and kid can be described as it's adjective, used to describe 'us', to make it clearer who 'us' is.

[delicate herald]

It's a very niche and domain-specific word.

[forest solar]

Do this in #🔗｜bot-commands

[tired thicket]

Mhm probably not a very common word

[mental terrace]

i dont think I’ve ever heard it in conversation so

[smoky steppe]

Guys I cannot really get why "as" is here and what is the point??
I got it from a song

As I wither away, remember my name down the line

What if I say "As I'm withering away, remember my name down the line"

[dense oasis]

my theory would be that "as i wither away" does not put an emphasis on how quickly it is happening and if it is currently happening right now in this moment, it sounds less dynamic, while "as im withering away" sounds more dynamic, as if the withering was happening right now and it was actually quick, because it is already happening

"as" so like "while"

[civic mulch]

as i wither away also means it's happening right now though

both mean that it's happening rn

i think, at least

actually, maybe you are right, i'm not too sure anymore

[wintry haven]

?define unhinged