Is there any difference in meaning/usage/etc between the words ...
Sep 10, 2020 · The question: I am curious about the relation between the words 'explorative' and 'exploratory'. Are those exact synonyms, or is there a difference in their meaning, their usage, their …
Is there a word to describe curiosity in a positive way?
May 9, 2014 · You give no less than four good answers in your own question: curious, interested, open-minded, and exploring (or explorative) are all perfectly good, positive words to describe this.
Difference in usage of 'explanative' and 'explanatory'
Jun 21, 2018 · Most everywhere I look suggests that they are interchangable, though explanatory holds a massive preference. Ngrams suggest that the most favorable situation for "explanative" was in …
Word for "willing to try new and unfamiliar things"
Mar 22, 2012 · "Open-minded" usually means willing to listen to competing ideas, as in philosophical, political, religious, etc, as opposed to trying a new sport. (Well, many people seem to use "open …
meaning - XOXO means "hugs and kisses" but why? - English …
Apr 11, 2011 · What's the reasoning behind abbreviating hugs and kisses as X's and O's? Some say X is for hugs and O is for kisses, and some say the other way around; but why X and O, and why are …
Madam vs. Ma'am - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
US usage may differ, but certainly in the UK I've never heard anyone suggest that the honorific "Madam" might give offense due to association with brothels. And the shortened "Ma'am" is considered …
"I'm well" vs. "I'm good" vs. "I'm doing well", etc
Aug 13, 2010 · The greeting How are you? is asking How are you doing in general? — How are you? I'm well. [Misunderstood the question.] because well as an adjective which means: in good health …
Correct use of lie or lay in the following context
Jul 30, 2014 · I based my final year project around web technologies where my strengths lie. OR I based my final year project around web technologies where my strengths lay.
"hypothetically speaking" vs "theoretically speaking"
May 18, 2018 · What is the difference between the phrases "hypothetically speaking" and "theoretically speaking"? If one wants to make a point using an example that would likely never happen, which …
set to vs set at - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Sep 13, 2018 · When talking about odds, say in sports, should I say "Betn1 set Team A's odds at 10/1" or "Betn1 set Team A's odds to 10/1"?