Jun 6, 2017 · I use extendable in cases where it means the opposite of retractable. In other words, a telescoping wand is extendable, the legs of my camera tripod are extendable. I use extensible when I …

Sep 27, 2016 · Extendable referring to physical properties (an extendable ladder) and extensible referring to versatility/ability to be added to in future (an extensible system).

Let's look at the two OED definitions of the word "nature". (mass noun) The phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the …

Dec 19, 2015 · Is there difference in meaning between "above" and "from above" in these two sentences? The example below is identical to the example above, with one important …

Jan 12, 2025 · Finish where you started makes no sense in this context. What you started was a task, not a place. You can only "finish where you started" if you're coming to the end of a circular "trip" of …

Feb 24, 2019 · I want to know that why is damn considered a swear word while dang and darn are never considered swear words.

Jan 14, 2023 · In the following sentences, should "didn’t happen" or "hadn't happened" be used? Sales have gone down, and obviously we’d prefer it if that didn’t happen / hadn't happened. Sales

Are you planning to delete this question now? vs Are you planning to deleted this question now? Which is better or correct?

Mar 16, 2014 · Note that we have previously discussed this. Here note is a finite verb in the imperative: the subject is always understood to be you. You call upon the reader to observe that the matter has …

Apr 1, 2024 · The bag of my sister's, and the bag of an actress's are fine, and are examples of the double possessive, or double genitive, used in English since the 14th century. Most sources advise …