Jun 6, 2017 · I use extendable in cases where it means the opposite of retractable. In other words, a telescoping wand is extendable, the legs of my camera tripod are extendable. I use extensible when I …

Sep 27, 2016 · Extendable referring to physical properties (an extendable ladder) and extensible referring to versatility/ability to be added to in future (an extensible system).

When the idiom for being uninvolved in the activity is expressed with off. We speak about being off work or off duty, of being off rhythm or off our feed, so it makes sense to enter those states by getting off. …

Aug 8, 2024 · With transitive provide sth to/for sb, I think answer 2 is closer - to is more about giving or handing off something to someone, while for is more about something being made available to …

Feb 24, 2019 · I want to know that why is damn considered a swear word while dang and darn are never considered swear words.

Dec 31, 2024 · There are at least a couple of reasons why "the year is coming to an end" is the idiomatic choice. Firstly, "an end" better describes to the process or generality of something concluding, rather …

Mar 20, 2023 · There isn't much difference between dumb and stupid when referring to intelligence. Dumb is probably more of an insult, while stupid can refer to a temporary state such as drunken …

Feb 20, 2019 · That might be written out as a full question as follows: What is the last school that you attended? So, that means the school you most recently attended. If the form is intended for adults, it …

Sep 30, 2019 · What should a writer do if s/he wants to use a quote, but the quoted sentence seems to contain a grammatical error? Should the writer correct the error when including ...

Oct 18, 2016 · What is the difference between "I am finished" and "I have finished"? For example, when finishing a task, should I say "I have finished" or "I am finished". Is there a difference in meaning?