Distribution of slang term “opp” - English Language & Usage Stack ...
Apr 3, 2023 · The mainstream dictionary entries seem to be either for "opp" meaning "opportunity" (as in "business opp", "job opp"), or as an abbreviation for terms such as "opposite" or "opus". So I think …
single word requests - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Nov 10, 2015 · Opp. to rare. and 'rare' in this sense: a. Originally: (of an organ or tissue, soil, or other substance) having the constituent material or particles loose or not closely packed together; not …
Usage of "p." versus "pp." versus "pg." to denote page numbers and …
Mar 1, 2011 · Per Strunk and White's Elements of Style, p. is used to denote 1 page, pp. to denote a range of pages. This form of citation is used when you are using brief/in text citations. Otherwise, …
What are the differences between "inverse", "reverse", and "converse"?
Apr 26, 2011 · Late to the party: if your original statement is P => Q, then the converse is Q => P and the inverse is !P => !Q. It happens that the inverse and the converse are logically equivalent, but they …
“Deliberately” vs. “intentionally” vs. “on purpose”
The levels of formality are, in descending order: intentionally, deliberately, and on purpose. If you look at published books and journals that have blank pages, you'll find some with printed statements "This …
terminology - What do you call two words that contradict each other in ...
Oct 1, 2013 · I'm having trouble as to what you call two words that contradict each other. For example, "That was weirdly normal." I think this kind of word play is used in puns and jokes. But I do not know …
What do you call a person who has had sex reassignment surgery?
Sep 18, 2015 · transgender is an umbrella term that refers to anybody who has a gender identity different to their at-birth sex, regardless of whether they have had sex reassignment surgery or not. …
'Phrasal verb' versus 'Verb phrase' - English Language & Usage Stack ...
Oct 27, 2024 · Your account of the accident does not agree with hers. OPP disagree There are two definitions of a verb phrase. According to the first, we consider the smallest assemblage of words of …
meaning - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Feb 25, 2012 · Your last question asks for an antonym to 'misogamy', which is not the same as 'misogyny', that is, hating marriage, not women. The antonym of m'misogamy' would then be 'loving …
word choice - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Mar 11, 2014 · In a college essay I wrote a sentence that reads: Sixteen years later, my chosen path has afforded to me unique opportunities, limitless learning, and potential for growth. Should I use the …