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  1. What is a toit? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    A toit is the French word for "roof" and I've got this "folk etymology" to propose. It's absolutely unverified and even denied by proponents of the theory that rhyme reduplications are mostly …

  2. verbs - What's the difference between "I look forward to" and "I'm ...

    If you mean both in the sense of anticipating something, both are equally valid. However 'I look forward' is more formal; it's the kind of thing you would write in an official letter. A typical …

  3. It is "relating to" or "related to"? - English Language & Usage …

    I read this sentence in a book. However, it does not solve specific problems relating to a business or a profession. I, myself, often use related to instead of relating to. Is there any difference?

  4. The difference between "I used to" and "I'm used to"

    Jan 8, 2015 · What is the difference between "I used to" and "I'm used to" and when to use each of them? Here, I have read the following example: I used to do something: "I used to drink …

  5. grammaticality - "Due to" at the beginning of a sentence - English ...

    May 24, 2012 · The problem is not that you used due to at the beginning of a sentence. The problem is that due to must be followed by a nominal phrase, since to is a preposition and …

  6. adjectives - Should I use " related" or "-related" - English …

    What is the correct use of the term "related?" For example, should I use it like computer related, or is it more proper to use computer-related (where the word "computer" is just part of my …

  7. grammar - 'Relates to' vs. 'Is Related to' - English Language

    Jul 17, 2015 · The verb relate denotes several types of connection between multiple entities: verb [WITH OBJECT] 1.0 Make or show a connection between: the study examines social change …

  8. "Get used" vs "got used" - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Mar 25, 2012 · I can see why this would be confusing. She would have to get used to living in a smaller house. She had to get used to living in a smaller house. She had gotten used to living …

  9. What is the difference between will be better and would be better ...

    Mar 31, 2018 · They are not the same. "It would be better to" is a suggestion for improvement or a criticism but "It will be better to" is an explanation of or a justification for a decision already …

  10. Should I use "me and her" or "her and me" in the following …

    Aug 15, 2014 · I was surprised Paola agreed to come on the trip, just her and me. I was surprised Paola agreed to come on the trip, just me and her. Both versions sound OK to me. Or is it …