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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…
Continue reading...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,…
Continue reading...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…
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