Above and over are two prepositions of place. Both basically mean “higher than” but it is often unclear for learners of English...
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Maybe or perhaps? What’s the difference?
So, someone has just asked you a question, but you're not sure if your answer is yes or no. You're hesitating. This is typically...
What’s the difference between small and little?
If you're learning English as a foreign or second language, you may be wondering what the difference between small and little. When...
What’s the difference between might and may?
The difference between might and may is not always obvious for learners of English. We can say that might and may are modal verbs,...
Build your vocabulary: how to make an adjective with a number and a noun
Good news! There is an easy way in English to form a compound adjective, i.e. an adjective made of two –sometimes three– words. You...
Understanding the difference between to lay and to lie
The English verbs to lay and to lie are often confused. You're not sure about which one to use? You know there is a difference but...
Sports verbs: play, go, do
What is your favourite sport? Tennis, sailing, karate? Do you know which verb you should use with it? Not sure? Fear not, the...
Is there a difference between “for example” and “for instance”?
If you are learning English, the chances are that you have already learnt these two phrases: for example and for instance. But...
Amount v. Number
Amount and number are two words you can use to talk about quantities in English. For people learning the language, it is not always...