What is the largest lake in the world? Compare this to 'the biggest lake'. To my mind, the largest is the one with the greatest surface area, the biggest may have a smaller surface area but be deeper and …

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When referring to a list of number is largest or biggest correct? For example, I want to find the biggest number in an array. Or should it be the largest number. Finally, would either biggest or

What is the implication of using shall versus will in writing a specification document? For instance, lets say I have the paragraph, "upon by all parties involved." All information between pers...

May 26, 2025 · Does the English language have teknonymy (the practice of referring to parents by the names of their children)?

Oct 9, 2015 · In "the single largest factor", "single" is technically redundant, save for excluding the possibility of joint winners. When used (by someone who understands the language) it's serves as an …

Jul 19, 2024 · If you're loosely grouping batteries on say a five-point scale, 'from smaller to larger' conveys this rather better than 'from smallest to largest', which implies an accurate ordering. On …

May 17, 2022 · I read explanations: ""Since" is a length of time stretching from a point in past time up to the present, while "that" is merely introduces a tensed clause.", …

Jan 25, 2023 · If I say I can't seem to get ahead or stop "bobbing in the water", does that let the reader know that I am struggling?

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