- verbs - Whats the difference between I look forward to and Im . . .
I just don't get the reasoning behind which one is correct in which situation Typically I use the wrong one, or I use them when I'm not supposed to
- prefixes - When to use un-, im-, or in-? - English Language Usage . . .
Prefixes in-, im-, ir-, il- are all forms of the same thing, which to use depends on the beginning of the following word Of course un- is different
- How should I use the in-, im-, il-, and ir- prefixes?
Consider the following words: impossible; incorrect; impatient; illegal; irregular; The meaning of the prefixes is the same (negation the adverb), but they are still different prefixes
- Does the phrase whos in? or Im in! exist in (informal) English?
The phrase "Who's in?" does exist in very informal English, at least in American English It is equivalent to saying "Who wants to participate in X with me?" It is not used very often, at least in my experience However, people will understand what it means if you say it in conversation For example, if you wanted to get food: I'm feeling hungry, so I'm going to order pizza Who's in?
- Im in meaning? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
I assume the "I'm in" part simply refers to the previous statement about the date at Burgundy Bistro and does not have a direct connection to the hair joke
- Im well vs. Im good vs. Im doing well, etc
The greeting How are you? is asking How are you doing in general? — How are you? I'm well [Misunderstood the question ] because well as an adjective which means: in good health especially a
- Meaning and usage of Im game [closed] - English Language Usage . . .
@Kosmonaut: Idioms, by definition, have no 'rules' They convey a figurative meaning which is different to the literal meaning, and they are accepted through common use Most people understand how 'I am game' is commonly used and intended, but there is nothing to stop someone extending or even completely re-inventing its use So for idioms there is common usage rather than correct usage
- the difference between Im to be and I will be
The form "is to verb " has several uses in English: It can express expectation or prediction It has the sense of a future that is a direct consequence of the present or past events It can also be used to give directions or instructions Consider Employees are to wash hands This gives an instruction It is more tactful than using "must" The train is to arrive at 5pm This expresses an
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