Tags
A tag is a keyword or label that categorizes your question with other, similar questions. Using the right tags makes it easier for others to find and answer your question.
grammar× 7861
for grammar questions, but only if you're not certain what other tag to use. If possible, tag as tense, verb, articles, prepositions, or some other more specific tag or tags instead.
meaning× 6865
for questions which a dictionary cannot answer about what a word means. If the question is about the meaning of a word that can't be understood outside its phrase or sentence, the "meaning…
word-usage× 6754
for questions which a dictionary cannot answer about the meaning or correctness of a word in a sentence. Give as much context as possible.
meaning-in-context× 6182
for questions which a dictionary cannot answer about the meaning of a word, or a phrase, in a specific context. Be sure to give as much context as possible.
word-choice× 4808
for questions which a dictionary cannot answer about the several possibilities available for a particular meaning, and which one of them would be the most appropriate.
prepositions× 4012
a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause.
word-meaning× 3095
For questions which a dictionary cannot answer about the meaning of a single word. It is best to include details about where you found the word, and any definitions that you have found that don't make…
word-request× 2943
for questions seeking a word that fits a meaning. If you actually seek a phrase, or don't care, see the "phrase-request" tag.
phrase-meaning× 2871
for questions about the meaning and usage of a particular phrase, for which a dictionary cannot answer.
difference× 2001
for questions about the difference in meaning between certain phrases or sentences.
articles× 1940
used before a noun to indicate if the noun is something particular (the) or a member of a class (a/an).
phrase-usage× 1888
for questions about how to use a particular phrase. If your question is a request for a phrase to use, you should use the "phrase-request" tag.
phrase-request× 1471
for questions seeking a phrase that fits a meaning. If you are looking for a word, or don't care, see the "word-request" tag too.
idioms× 1434
for questions which a dictionary cannot answer about set phrases with unusual meanings that can't be properly understood just from the separate words in them.
sentence-structure× 1297
A complete sentence contains at least a subject and a verb, with all of the words being used in the sentence arranged in such a way that they express a complete thought.
adjectives× 1194
a word that describes a noun. In English the adjective usually (but not always) precedes the noun it describes.
usage× 1194
For questions about how certain words, phrases or grammatical aspects are typically used.
expressions× 1193
for questions which a dictionary cannot answer asking the meaning of a particular expression.
vocabulary× 1183
for questions about a body of words. It should not be used to inquire about the definition of a specific word.
modal-verbs× 1109
a special type of auxiliary verb, used mainly to express ability, likelihood, permission, and obligation. These include 'will', 'would', 'can', 'could', 'shall', 'should', '…
american-english× 1100
for questions specifically related to the English language as spoken and written in the USA. If you are interested in a difference between American English and British English, please use …
word-difference× 1076
For questions about differences in meaning or use between related words or words with similar meanings
present-perfect× 1034
For questions about use of the present perfect, a verb construction which implies a present state arising out of a past eventuality.
adverbs× 1020
a word that modifies an adjective, adverb, phrase, or sentence, expressing some relation of manner, or quality.
word-order× 882
for questions about the correct order of words in a phrase or a sentence, or how changing the order affects the meaning.
questions× 833
for inquiries about the grammar and phrasing of questions. (If your question is about anything else, do not use this tag.)
passive-voice× 831
the term used for constructions in which the subject of the verb is the patient of its action.
conditional-constructions× 814
For questions about constructions which associate a hypothetical or imagined 'condition' with a 'consequence' which is inferred to be true if the 'condition' is true OR predicted to occur if the 'cond…
