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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…

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…

The English language adjectives Fragile, Brittle, Delicate and Vulnerable have related meanings, but they are all different, as I shall explain, using British English examples. Fragile describes an object that will break if handled without care. This can be an inherent feature of the object,…

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…