Jun 6, 2017 · I use extendable in cases where it means the opposite of retractable. In other words, a telescoping wand is extendable, the legs of my camera tripod are extendable. I use …

Sep 27, 2016 · Extendable referring to physical properties (an extendable ladder) and extensible referring to versatility/ability to be added to in future (an extensible system).

Dec 19, 2015 · Is there difference in meaning between "above" and "from above" in these two sentences? The example below is identical to the example above, …

Let's look at the two OED definitions of the word "nature". (mass noun) The phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and …

Aug 8, 2024 · With transitive provide sth to/for sb, I think answer 2 is closer - to is more about giving or handing off something to someone, while for is more about something being made …

Dec 31, 2024 · It occurred to me today (December 31st) that the year is coming to an end. Not the end? Isn’t there one end of the year?

Jul 23, 2016 · When do we use online as one word and when as two words? For example, do we say :"I want to go online or on line?"

Jan 14, 2023 · In the following sentences, should "didn’t happen" or "hadn't happened" be used? Sales have gone down, and obviously we’d prefer it if that didn’t happen / hadn't happened. Sales

Aug 31, 2020 · Minutes pl. is treated as a distinct and special usage in the dictionaries - e.g. Merriam-Webster: "minute 4a : a brief note (as of summary or recommendation) b : …

Nov 19, 2017 · Would a pupil say: "I'm afraid of getting bad marks." or "I'm afraid to get bad marks."? What is the nuance introduced by OF and TO?