Questions tagged [register]
Questions about English registers, broadly defined as variations of the language used for specific tenors, media (modes), and domains (fields).
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What are the differences between to sweet-talk, smooth-talk- butter up, suck up to, cajole, coax, wheedle, inveigle, beguile, and get round someone? [closed]
Are there any differences between the verbs sweet-talk, smooth-talk, butter up, suck up to, cajole, coax, wheedle, inveigle, beguile, and get round someone ?
I am aware that this question is very long,...
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Grammatical, stylistic and vocabulary features that distinguish written dialects?
Apart from pronunciation differences in the spoken language, I'm curious what common language features are found in the prestige dialects of English in different countries.
Prestige language is ...
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What transitive verbs are there for when someone ignores your attempts to contact them? [duplicate]
I’m looking for transitive verbs that might fill in the blank in these sentences: We’ve been sending him emails every week, but he’s ___ed us, We’ve been sending him emails every week, but he’s ___ing ...
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A question about grammar. MS Outlook grammar correction for "equipment register" [closed]
Outlook is questioning "equipment register" and asking me to double check if I am using singular or plural (error underline on the word register). This has me really confused and I can't ...
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Usage of "you" in scientific papers
According to numerous questions (e.g Is it recommended to use "we" in research papers?), one should use "we" instead of "I" while writing a scientific paper.
However, it'...
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What denotational or connotational differences distinguish ‘thence’ from ‘therefrom’? [closed]
Thence vs. Therefrom
When is it better to use each of these two words, thence and therefrom?
Are they completely identical, or do they differ in denotations or connotations? If so, how?
I’ve looked up ...
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Why does "we have been over this" mean something different from "we are over this"?
The whole sentence is:
We’ve been over this a thousand times. The data is irrefutable!
What does it mean to "have been over this" here in this context? How does this meaning differ here ...
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Single noun/phrase to denote transfer across levels of formality of language
Question: What is the name of the quality denoting the formality/colloquialism of and/or amount of jargon in language?
Context: I am writing a review for a paper in which authors developed a model ...
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What is the difference between Ghost and Apparition?
I'm stuck at getting the clear and sharp difference between these two words. WikiDiff says:
As nouns the difference between apparition and ghost is that apparition is an act of becoming visible; ...
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Is there a term for a construction like "...can and has developed," where the omission ("develop") results in an apparent lack of agreement?
Perhaps I'm just overlooking the explanation in grammar references (and questions on ELU), but I haven't found a discussion of this construction (or its advisability): a verb is omitted after a modal, ...
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What is the difference between "The army didn't have any" and "didn't have no" in "It makes a fellow proud to be a soldier"?
In his intro to the song "It makes a fellow proud to be a soldier," Tom Lehrer says:
The army didn't have any, excuse me, didn't have no official song.
And after that the audience laughs. ...
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"This is your rear-window heater." Is this a "your" with "typifying generic force" or is it something unique to marketing?
I've just gotten behind the wheel at the car dealership. The sales rep continues talking: "This is your rear-window heater and here is your electronic parking break." This use of your rubs ...
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lie vs fabricate. When to use which one in what situation?
I'm having hard time distinguishing between these words and come to ask you gracious people for help.
I recently learned the word "fabricate". I got into the dictionary for more details, and ...
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Using the word "minutes" when saying the time
I have a question regarding the word "minutes" used in the context of telling someone what time it is. Actually, I think there may be regional differences, and, therefore, I have not one but ...
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Is "baggage" as "portable military equipment" a technical or an old-fashioned term?
According to dictionaries, one of the meanings of "baggage" is "an army's portable equipment". But I wonder if it is a technical or an old-fashioned term. I'm not sure if native ...
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