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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…

The English language phrases To Remind Politely and Gentle Reminder are used quite frequently between adults. Here is how they are different, using British English examples. A Gentle Reminder is a way to give information to people who should already know what is being said,…

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…

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…

The English language words Stupid, Silly and Dumb have related meanings, but they are all different, as I shall explain, based on common British English usage. Stupid means of low intelligence. "The bank robber was stupid to remove his mask in the building." "This test…

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…

English is a flexible language new words added frequently. You can say Yes in many different ways. Here are the most important ways to say Yes, with examples, to help you speak British English like a native. First we must talk about the different meanings…