Words

Phrasal verbs with break

October 20, 2012

Break is used in a number of common phrasal verbs. Here is a list of them. Each phrasal verb is followed by its definition. Example sentences are also given. Break away – become separate; (of members of a group) escape; run away Break down – a) fail to work; prove to be useless; b) become [...]

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Prepositions after particular words and expressions

October 15, 2012

Bad at He is not bad at badminton. Believe When believe means accept as true it is used without a preposition. I won’t believe a word you say. Believe in Do you believe in ghosts? Belong in / on (= have its place in / on) Those books belong on the top shelf. Belong to [...]

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Rather as an adverb of degree

October 1, 2012

Rather can be used as an adverb of degree. This use of rather is common in British English. As an adverb of degree, rather has a similar meaning to ‘quite’ or ‘fairly’. However, it is more emphatic. In American English, rather is not normally used as an adverb of degree. With adjectives and adverbs When [...]

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Words confused

April 30, 2012

Couple and pair Couple: a husband and wife or a boyfriend and girlfriend. Two couples remained on the dance floor. Pair: two things of the same kind which go together. Example: a pair of shoes, a pair of trousers Despise and detest Despise: have a very low opinion of someone or something; regard someone as [...]

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