What Are Phrasal Verbs?
Some English verbs can be followed by prepositions or adverb particles. Alice ran into the room crying. He walked down the street. Do sit down. Some verbs and prepositions / particles are always used...
Category: Vocabulary
Palindrome
A palindrome is a word or a sentence that reads the same backward as forward. Palindrome is said to have been invented by the Greek Poet Sotades (3rd century BC). They are sometimes called...
Origin Of OK
The term OK has been in use since 1840. It was actually a slogan of a Democratic Party political club called O.K. Club. O.K. stands for Old Kinderhook. Kinderhook is the name of a...
100 Opposite Words
Here is a list of 100 opposite words every English learner should know. 100 Opposite Words 1. Ability x inability 2. Happy x unhappy 3. Import x export 4. Interior x exterior 5. Maximum...
100 One Word Substitutes In English
Here is a list of 100 one word substitutes in English. 1. One who turns one’s thoughts inwards: introvert 2. One who talks about one’s accomplishments: egotist 3. One who is interested in the...
One Word Substitutes For GRE
You will most probably find these words in competitive exams like GRE. Learn them by heart to score higher marks. One word substitutes for exams Easily tricked: gullible Willing to believe; not suspicious or...
One Word Substitutes For Exams
These words routinely appear in tests that assess a student’s verbal ability. Learn these words by heart. Triennial: recurring every three years Plutocracy: a society ruled by a small minority of the wealthiest citizens...
One Word Substitutes
One word substitutes Sometimes it is possible to express the idea of a phrase or even a clause with just one word. One-word substitutes make your writing concise and hence they are the best...
Meals | Dinner | Lunch | Tea | Supper
People use different names for meals. British usage Midday meal: dinner or lunch The midday meal is called dinner by most people. This is especially common if it is the main meal of the...
Make Of vs. Make From
We use make of when we are identifying the material used to make something. This necklace is made of gold. It is made of plastic. What is your bag made of? These shoes are...
