The least is used before uncountable nouns. It is the superlative of little. He does the least work in this office. The least can be… Continue reading
Special uses of some adverbs
Short and shortly Short is used as an adverb in expressions like stop short (= stop suddenly) and cut short (= interrupt) Shortly means ‘soon’.… Continue reading
Using next and nearest
Nearest is used for place. It is used to refer to people or things which are most near in space. Excuse me. Where is the… Continue reading
Using afraid
Afraid and fear Be afraid is the normal expression for talking about fear. He is afraid of the dark. Don’t be afraid. (NOT Don’t fear.)… Continue reading
Soon, Early and Quickly
Soon means ‘a short time after now’. Get well soon. (NOT Get well early.) We will launch a new edition of this book sometime soon.… Continue reading
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