
meaning in context - On top vs on the top vs at the top - English ...
May 4, 2020 · All three expressions (on top, on the top, and at the top) are grammatical, with different meanings. None of them collocate with become. What you mean, I think, is either will …
prepositions - at the top / in the top - English Language Learners ...
Feb 28, 2015 · The logo goes at the top left; The site name goes at the top beneath the logo; The site branding goes in the center at the top; The site utilities go in the top-right corner; The …
Is there a specific term to describe time 6:00, 7:00, 8:00 etc
May 16, 2013 · So when we say "trains leave for London on the hour", it specifies not only every hour but also the exactness of time; that is 1, 2, 3 o'clock, etc. Every hour on the hour is also …
orthography - Why does the i in "naïve" have two dots? - English ...
Feb 18, 2015 · 3 The purpose of it is to show that the word is two syllables, and that the i falls into each. Think of the two dots as being a sort of divide, so the two syllables are "nai" and "ive" …
word usage - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Mar 26, 2015 · top and bottom of the hour are a different issue. These refers to the position of the minute hand on an analog clock. These refers to the position of the minute hand on an analog …
prepositions - When do we say "on the rack" and "in the rack ...
Jun 15, 2023 · So "put the crockery in the dishwasher racks" may become "put the cups on the top rack in the dishwasher" (assuming that, like mine, the top rack of the relevant dishwasher, …
How do I choose between "as to", "on", "of", and "about"?
Dec 23, 2015 · 111 3 3 bronze badges 2 So "of" is the weakest of the bunch, while "about" and "as to" are in the middle of the pack, and "on" is the strongest as in all the statements that …
How do I say “±” in English? - English Language Learners Stack ...
Jul 27, 2020 · x = (plus/minus sign) 3 means mathematically (x = +3) V (x = -3), where V stands for the non-exclusive or. In U.S. schools, it is often taught that the preferred translation into …
Why does Grammarly say "arrive IN class" but "arrive AT the store"?
I looked up a grammar question and the top "at" sentence is what one of the users wrote in the comments. I think the first sentence is right but it sounds weird when I say it so I'm not sure. …
Sitting on a desk or at a desk? What's the difference?
Jul 4, 2024 · "Sitting at a desk" implies someone sitting on a chair in front of a desk, likely (but not necessarily) for the purpose of interacting with something (keyboard, pencil and paper, etc.) on …