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The English language adjectives Obedient and Assertive are similar in meaning, but there are differences as I shall explain, using British English examples. Obedient derives from the verb obey. It means doing what someone else (normally someone in power, like a teacher or parent) tells…
Continue reading...The English language words Connection, Relation and Relationship have similar meanings, but they are different, as I shall explain, using British English examples. Connection is a noun (connect is the verb) and means the fact of two or more things being together - physically or…
Continue reading...Understanding Fragile, Brittle, Delicate, and Vulnerable in English The English adjectives fragile, brittle, delicate, and vulnerable have related meanings but refer to different concepts. In this article, I will explain each term using examples from British English. Fragile describes an object that can break easily if not handled with care. This…
Continue reading...Garmin devices track the number of steps you walk each day and automatically calculate a goal for the next day. This is how it works. On a day where you exceed your step goal, if your current goal is less than 7,500, then 25% of…
Continue reading...Visitors to the UK may be confused by the different uses of the terms "afternoon tea", "dinner", "high tea", "supper" and several other ways to describe a meal taken in the afternoon or evening. Let me explain. Not only is tea an excellent drink, loved…
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