Feb 15, 2013 · 2523 matches for congratulations vs. 56 matches for congratulation in the COCA. It should be noted that the less common singular form can be found in sentences where the …

"congratulation" is congratulating, that is having some joy, some pleasure, perhaps by yourself and even secretly, for instance because you have won at the lottery ; congratulations" are the …

May 1, 2020 · As a native speaker, I can tell you that "congratulations" is more often used on occasions such as weddings, engagements, graduations, job promotions, and births (or …

Jun 5, 2012 · Which is correct? I congratulated him for coming first in the race. I congratulated him on coming first in the race.

Jun 4, 2016 · The term congratulation remains a noun whether it is used as an interjection or not. The term love in the exclamation, “Love you!” is still a verb, so I cannot help but disagree with …

Dec 10, 2019 · Imagine someone important congratulated you at work (getting a big client, swiftly solving a burning issue) by email.

Is it appropriate to abbreviate "congratulations" as "congrats" or "congrads", or are both acceptable? I have seen the latter used very often which is why I'm asking.

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Nov 21, 2014 · These words refer to feelings of self-congratulation. Boast may suggest justifiable self-satisfaction: a college that boasts an unusually high number of distinguished alumni.More …

As an Australian I can definitely say that "good on you" is used here both as a way to congratulate someone and also to thank someone. The difference in meaning will be obvious by the tone …