
adverbs - 'A long way' (away) vs 'far': negative polarity (non ...
Apr 15, 2025 · Assertive form: a long way Non-assertive form: far A long way in a negative statement implies that, although the distance may be considerable, it is manageable. …
word choice - Difference between “disbelief” and “non-belief”
Jan 11, 2018 · How should one use the words disbelief and non-belief especially when it relates to the belief in god? Consider these prefixes: Disbeliever of god Non-believer of god Do they …
Nonionic or non-ionic? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jul 25, 2018 · which is more correct or more frequently used? Nonionic or non-ionic (polymers)? It´s for an academic presentation.
Why do non-native English users often spell "standard" as …
Why do non-native English users often spell "standard" as "standart"? Ask Question Asked 14 years, 5 months ago Modified 12 years, 10 months ago
nouns - Non-vulgar word for 'Clusterf**k'? - English Language
Is there a non-vulgar word for 'clusterfuck'? I searched here, but there are no related questions (that I could find). There are suggestions like 'mess' or 'disaster', but that is not the original
Using "non-" to prefix a two-word phrase - English Language
25 Does "non-" prefixed to a two word phrase permit another hyphen before the second word? If I want to refer to an entity which is defined as the negation of another entity by attaching "non-" …
non-living vs nonliving - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Feb 17, 2015 · What is the proper way to spell this word? This in the context of writing a curriculum for children distinguishing living vs non-living things. Is it non-living or nonliving?
single word requests - Non-pejorative synonym of "notoriety"
He probably gained some prestige from this picture. If you wanted a word that is non-pejorative and possibly has less of a positive connotation, but implies fame as "notoriety" does, you could …
The line between inappropriate and acceptable use of the n-word …
Jan 17, 2025 · The comments on the video suggested that both Black and non-Black people found it funny, but I'm unsure how widely acceptable this type of humor is. In real life, are there …
etymology - Non-chess usage of "patzer"? - English Language
Apr 9, 2016 · I've heard the word patzer used to describe an incompetent or amateurish chess player. Is it ever used in a non-chess context?