Martha Ryan ⁽⁶⁷⁾

The English language verbs Get Out and Go Out have related meanings, but they are different, as I shall explain, using British English examples. To Go Out implies movement from being in to being out. It is used when the destination is more important than…

The English nouns "Movement" and "Motion" are closely related, yet they are distinct in their usage and detail of meaning. In this explanation, I will clarify the differences between these terms, using examples from British English to illustrate their proper application. Motion refers to the…

The English language verbs Can and May have similar meanings, but they are different, as I shall explain, using British English examples. Can means "to be able to", to have the ability to do something. "I can speak French." "They can be in London in…

The English language nouns Trip, Travel and Journey have related meanings, but they are all different, as I shall explain, using British English examples. A Trip is a single act of going to a location for a short time before returning. A trip always involves…

The English language words Around and Surround are similar, but not the same. I explain the difference here, using British English examples. Surround means an uninterrupted circle of something around something else. "The forest surrounds the hotel." If the centre is a person, this could…