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This tag is for questions which a dictionary cannot answer about the meaning or correctness of a word in a sentence. Give as much context as possible.
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What is the word that describes a word that can mean anything?
The situation of using a word in this way is often called Smurfing (TV Tropes). I could not find a term for such words themselves.
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Is it correct to say "I slump/slumped on/onto the stool/barstool?"
Your use of slump is fine and fits with the definition of the verb form.
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'bring to the fore" VS "bring to the forefront"
Forefront is a word, and the expression "bring to the forefront" is quite idiomatic. In fact, it is the example given along with the definition.
forefront - The leading or most important position …
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How to put "hearty" in the sentence negatively
It appears to be an error in the Longman dictionary. That definition appears in neither the OED nor Merriam-Webster entries for "hearty". I have never heard the word used in that particular sense, and …
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the usage of "one of"
It is used with a noun phrase:
one of the most complicated and sensational of its kind
"Kind" is the main noun in the noun phrase.
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left Vs. remained?
"Left" is the past participle of "leave". With "left", the item receives the action, so you use passive voice:
How many classes are left today?
How many eggs are left in the refrigerator?
W …
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Using or avoiding "both" in a sentence
Using "both" simply emphasizes the two objectives. Since the two objectives are stated explicitly, the meaning is clear with or without the word "both". However, I would suggest one of two phrasings.
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What is the difference between "other generations" and "the other generations"?
You can say "the other generations" if you mean all of the other generations (at least within the scope of the discussion). For example, in the context of Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Millenials, we could …
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what's the word for joining a university class when I am not a student there
The phrase to use for informally joining a lecture, meeting, etc. is "to sit in on".
I will sit in on your class today, since I have nothing else to do.
The topic looked interesting, so I sat …
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"environmental work" OR "environmental protection work"
"Environmental work" is slightly more general but includes "environmental protection work". The two phrases are usually interchangeable, especially if there is any establishing context.
"Environmenta …
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Can you call your aunt without her name?
Some people do this, and some people do not. It is acceptable or reasonable to do so, although it is more common to use 'relationship + name' or a diminutive such as "Auntie" (although there is no com …
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Can I use a plural noun before "on of the"?
No, you should not use plurals with "one of".
Instead you could say:
A and B are two of my favorite things.
A and B are some of my favorite things.
There can be exceptions to the above rul …
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What's the drink in "buy me a drink"?
Buy me a drink?
This phrase is mostly a fixed expression implying an invitation to engage socially, almost like asking someone on a date. The phrase usually refers to an alcoholic beverage, but i …
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Can we use "retrospectively" for an event in the future?
There is nothing grammatical preventing you from using "retrospectively" about future events, but it could be unclear what you mean in some cases. For example, there is nothing in your first sentence …
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Conjunction usage in this example?
I am not sure what your question is asking, because there is no different use of any conjunctions between the three sentences. "With" is a preposition rather than a conjunction. Also, the second examp …
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