Quote of the Day

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Any Way and Anyway

Any way means by a choice of methods while anyway is an adverb meaning "regardless."

Examples:

Any way you slice it, we have to get out of here and we have to take him with us.

We're going to do it anyway!

Anyway also used to continue or resume the thread of a story or account example:

Anyway, we finally found a plumber who could come right over.

Source: The Wrong Word Dictionary (Dave Dowling, Ar-Risalah Product 2009), dictionary.reference.com

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

A cat may look at a king


A cat may look at a king is an English proverb, meaning an inferior isn't completely restricted in what they may do in the presence of a superior.

source: www.phrases.org.uk

Idiom

Idiom is an expression, word or phrase that has a figurative meaning that is comprehended in regard to a common use of that expression that is separate from the literal meaning or definition of the words of which it is made.

Example of idioms:

Dark horse: unexpected winner.

Kick the bucket: die.

Keep one's distance: be reserved.

Pull a long face: look serious.

Gain the ear: get favourable hearing.

An old flame: an old passion.

Monday, February 28, 2011

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms are words that having the same meaning while antonyms are words that having the opposite meaning.

Examples:

Synonym for student is pupil. Antonym for student is teacher.

Synonym for dress is attire. Antonym for dress is undress.

Synonym for correct is right. Antonym for correct is wrong.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

What is grammar?

Grammar tells what words do in sentences and about the way sentences are made. It is essential for the user of the English language to learn grammar in order to write and speak clear and correct English, because grammar deals with rules that all educated people know and recognise.

In a way, grammar is good manners. With the aid of grammar one is able to speak and write in a form that all educated people understand.

-Milon Nandy, Refresh Your English, Rhythm Publishing, 1997.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Auspicious

Adjective

auspicious (comparative more auspicious, superlative most auspicious)

1. Of good omen; indicating future success.
2. Conducive to success.

This is an auspicious day.

3. Marked by success; prosperous.

Synonyms

* (conducive to success): favourable, favorable, promising, propitious, fortunate, lucky

* (marked by success): lucky, fortunate

Antonyms

* inauspicious

Derived terms

* auspiciously
* auspiciousness

Source: wiktionary

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Keep

Pronunciation - kip

Verb - to keep

1. to maintain possession of
I keep a small stock of painkillers for emergencies.

2. to preserve
I keep my specimens under glass to protect them.

3. to continue
I keep taking the tablets, but to no avail.

4. (cricket) to act as wicket-keeper
Godfrey Evans kept for England for many years.


Noun

keep (plural keeps)

1. The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.

2. Support - He works as a cobbler's apprentice for his keep.
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