Jun 2, 2012 · Which is why "useable" is considered at best an alternate spelling for "usable"; namely, there is no confusion either in the meaning or the pronunciation of "usable".

Jun 6, 2017 · Added from comments: I feel like the word re-useable carries too generic of a meaning. I would like something related to writing, paper, sheets, etc., if it is possible. Think …

Its worth noting that in the UK context and company is very important with swearing. It can be used without targeting reasonably safely in impolite society. I wouldn't think twice about calling …

Aug 6, 2019 · I am faced with a very problematic wording of a math problem. I can infer what the author meant from the solution, though, I was wandering for the correct linguistic interpretation …

In the spirit of this question, "How profane is it to call someone a 'slag' in British English", how insulting is "wanker" in British English on the spectrum of profanities and vulgarities? What'...

Oct 29, 2016 · While using "handsome" for women isn't totally unheard of, it's a lot less common than using it for men. Why is this the case?

Some Longman dictionaries treat them separately. However, in my opinion, the difference isn't that clear, cf. "for now: from now until a time in the future, esp. when you do not know exactly …

Jul 31, 2016 · I'm looking for a word or idiom that describes something that is small but powerful. For example, a tiny computer that is capable of doing the same work as a larger computer.

Jan 31, 2012 · Updatable vs updateable: Both of them are correct and acceptable. Google Ngram shows that updatable is more prevalent than updateable. However, the plausible answer …

May 4, 2011 · Found this early use of the phrase in a letter from "Rusticus" in The Railroad Trainman, a journal of The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, 1898. In the letter, he …