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  1. grammar - When is "someone" singular and when is it plural?

    The compound determinative "someone" is inherently singular due to the singular nominal base "one", so [2] has the expected singular verb "cleans". "Clean" in [1] may appear to be a plural …

  2. "I and someone", "me and someone" or "I and someone we"

    40 "I and someone are interested" is grammatically correct. It is the convention in English that when you list several people including yourself, you put yourself last, so you really should say …

  3. I'm looking for a word that describes someone who dislikes …

    Jul 27, 2024 · Closed 1 year ago. I'm looking for a word that describes someone who dislikes change even while their current situation is less than favorable and keeps things even if they …

  4. What do you call someone who keeps changing their mind?

    Nov 2, 2024 · Example: People prefer an unequivocal position from their leaders; vacillators do not inspire confidence. is not a good choice, as TimR commented "to change your mind" is to take a …

  5. word choice - One vs someone, can be used interchangeably?

    Jul 28, 2013 · I've been searching about the ability to use "one" and "someone" interchangeably but found almost nothing. So what's the difference between them and can they be used …

  6. Is there a subtle difference between "somebody" and "someone", …

    Feb 27, 2012 · Are there any subtle differences between "somebody" and "someone", or can they be used completely interchangeably? Similarly, can you imagine a situation in which you would …

  7. What would be a single word or phrase to describe someone who ...

    Jun 1, 2018 · Rebel - noun - Someone who may behave differently from other people and has rejected the values of society or of their parents. One classic example is the film James Dean - …

  8. anyone vs someone. Which one? - English Language Learners …

    Has someone seen my bag? Has anyone seen my bag? Which one is grammatically correct and Why? Which one should I use at this place? Can you give some more examples?

  9. Informal word for someone who likes to keep to themselves

    Mar 4, 2016 · What, then, is the correct word to describe someone who prefers to keep to themselves, avoids parties and get-togethers? I'm not looking for the absolutely precise …

  10. phrasal verbs - 'visit someone' vs. 'visit with someone' - English ...

    Nov 28, 2024 · I am wondering what difference between 'visit someone' and 'visit with someone' there is. In Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries Visit with (North American English) to spend time with …