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  1. grammar - When is "someone" singular and when is it plural?

    The compound determinative "someone" is inherently singular due to the singular nominal base "one", so [2] has the expected singular verb "cleans". "Clean" in [1] may appear to be a plural …

  2. "I and someone", "me and someone" or "I and someone we"

    40 "I and someone are interested" is grammatically correct. It is the convention in English that when you list several people including yourself, you put yourself last, so you really should say …

  3. word choice - One vs someone, can be used interchangeably?

    Jul 28, 2013 · I've been searching about the ability to use "one" and "someone" interchangeably but found almost nothing. So what's the difference between them and can they be used …

  4. I'm looking for a word that describes someone who dislikes …

    Jul 27, 2024 · Closed 1 year ago. I'm looking for a word that describes someone who dislikes change even while their current situation is less than favorable and keeps things even if they …

  5. “to check IN on someone” OR “to check on someone“?

    Oct 3, 2020 · to make sure someone is doing okay, be it in their work, health, or otherwise I think check up on is the best as this can carry the sense of finding out about their welfare.

  6. What is a word for someone who wants to do everything or be …

    Feb 15, 2024 · I want a word for a person who wants to become something they get influenced by, or be like the someone or achieve their traits or just embody them completely. A word for …

  7. Is there a subtle difference between "somebody" and "someone", …

    Feb 27, 2012 · Are there any subtle differences between "somebody" and "someone", or can they be used completely interchangeably? Similarly, can you imagine a situation in which you …

  8. phrasal verbs - 'visit someone' vs. 'visit with someone' - English ...

    Nov 28, 2024 · I am wondering what difference between 'visit someone' and 'visit with someone' there is. In Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries Visit with (North American English) to spend time …

  9. How do you answer when someone asks you to do something?

    Apr 23, 2024 · When someone asks you politely to do something and you want to do it, how do you answer? I was using "ok", but it seemed too general and thought about "of course".

  10. meaning - What is a word that could define someone who likes to …

    Sep 13, 2013 · What would you call someone who does things knowing specifically that his/her actions will cause pain and/or conflict or completes an action just to get someone in trouble or …