Oct 14, 2015 · So I suppose if OLD can use less good, so can we. Still, when comparing two good things I would say: A 90% score is good, but not as good as 100%. My admittedly foreign ears …

Feb 10, 2015 · Is there a specific term for these kinds of words that describe the quality of a particular act or object? Besides adjective? Examples: Perfect Excellent Great Good Bad Poor …

Sep 25, 2010 · Personally, more often than not, I don't find a double "that" to be distracting or leading to confusion at all. Quite the contrary: it is a) perfectly self-explanatory and b) it …

Nov 16, 2019 · Many readers balk when the verb is used to express the same meaning in an intransitive form with the preposition "for": less than half (45 percent) of the Panel approved of …

Jun 7, 2012 · Though I am a novice in this forum, I would like to take a shot at this. Dude, I have to say this is a great question, as this really touches the psychology of the English language in …

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It depends on what the relationship is like with the recipient. If you are fairly friendly you can be less formal. Assuming you include the e-mail you are referring to in some way, you might say: …

Dec 1, 2015 · On the other hand, you may be considered wrong by a listener if you use "base" as an intransitive verb, even though this latter construction is supported by dictionary examples. …

Feb 15, 2012 · Wikipedia discusses "revenge is a dish best served cold":. The proverb suggests that revenge is more satisfying as a considered response enacted when unexpected, or long …

Dec 3, 2014 · All of these words are more-or-less synonyms. "Login"/"logon" may or may not be acceptable (check your style guide). If they are, they may be nouns instead of verbs (referring …