Aug 10, 2017 · Should I say "the thing is corrupted" or "the thing is corrupt"? Would they carry different meanings? i.e "My hard drive is corrupted, so all of my information is lost" vs "My hard …

Aug 27, 2015 · When it is said that "the files are corrupt", it isn't clear whether the files were corrupt from the time they were created, due to problems with data entry, ETC., or that the …

Apr 8, 2016 · For instance: The message was staticky and corrupted, making it not understandable. "Not understandable" sounds strange and like a double negative. I'm looking …

Nov 23, 2013 · Specifically, I'm looking for the term for when a person uses a word correctly, but intends a different meaning. For example: I empathize with you. When the person really …

Nov 16, 2015 · What is a word meaning a person who takes bribes? Crook is too informal and encompasses too many other things. I'm looking for a single noun that might describe such a …

May 25, 2021 · For example, a man using pleasing words and kindness to use a lady for his selfish reasons. Kindness in itself is good. But it is being used for a bad purpose/evil intention. …

Jan 31, 2014 · AmE-speakers say "butt in line" and "cut in line" for the same action - to step in front of someone else in line, instead of joining the line at the end. For butt vs. bud, "Butt in" is …

The word gardyloo is a warning cry uttered before throwing wastewater (literally and euphemistically) out of a window. Every source I've found has traced this word back to some …

"Lately" and "as of late" are synonyms. You would not combine them in the form "as of lately". It's worth remembering that "as of late" is a formulaic construction that doesn't allow just any old …

Nov 16, 2015 · Can someone please explain the difference between 'has already' and 'had already'?