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This tag is for questions about the difference in meaning between certain words, phrases, or sentences.

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What is the difference between sing for / sing to me?

There is very little difference. In the case of sing for, the singer may simply be singing aloud; the singing is not necessarily directed at the listener, it just fills the environment. …
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What the difference between sentences in terms of context

The past tense in the first sentence implies that the pipeline no longer exists or is in a state of disrepair, where the past/present perfect tense implies that the pipeline is still in existence and …
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"fancy someone" and other expressions

Each of these phrases is distinct from the others, so you cannot substitute one for any of the others. to fancy someone is to be attracted to someone to go out together is to go on a date with someo …
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How to use the word CART/KART?

You might consider using the word chariot in place of cart if you intend to describe a race between horse-drawn carriages, though it's admittedly a bit archaic. In the US, if you asked me if I wanted …
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