
grammar - When is "someone" singular and when is it plural? - English ...
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 verb, but it's …
I'm looking for a word that describes someone who dislikes change/is ...
Jul 27, 2024 · 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 are old, worn and crumbling. …
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 somebody, …
If someone is talking to you and you're deliberately ignoring them can ...
Dec 11, 2025 · Q: If someone is talking to you and you're deliberately ignoring them can they say "you're being ignorant"? A: No, that does not make sense. In English, we usually say: somene is ignorant …
anyone vs someone. Which one? - English Language Learners Stack …
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?
Preposition with verb "provide" - English Language & Usage Stack …
It appears the transitive verb provide has (at least) two prepositions: provide (something) for (someone/something) provide (something) to (someone/something) For example, The umbrellas pr...
What do you call someone who always puts blame on others?
Jul 19, 2014 · You could call someone that who manages to be appear blameless (not getting the blame). But "artful dodger" is inappropriate for a person who always blames others.
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 medical term for a mental …
Word for someone who thinks they can do anything, and believes ...
Apr 24, 2014 · If someone thinks they are always doing the right thing, and believes others are wrong, what would I call them? Say, for example, I did something that person considers wrong. But then on …
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 …