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 …

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 …

Jul 27, 2024 · Closed last year. 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 …

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 …

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?

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 …

It appears the transitive verb provide has (at least) two prepositions: provide (something) for (someone/something) provide (something) to (someone/something) For example, The …

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.

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 …

Aug 1, 2022 · This has two meanings, when you attract someone's attention, but more relevantly, when you see something interesting/unusual and it attracts your attention. Cambridge gives …