Adaptor vs. Adapter - WordReference Forums
May 17, 2006 · An "adaptor" is a device that connects two things that otherwise wouldn't work together. You plug your three-prong plug into one end of the adaptor, and you plug the two-prong end of the …
socket, wall socket, outlet, plug, power point - WordReference Forums
Oct 2, 2020 · Hello, Look at these pictures please. I am confused and I don't know which one of the following words I should use to describe these: socket, wall socket, outlet, plug, power point Any …
To fill / fill up the gap | WordReference Forums
Jun 7, 2010 · I am wondering which one is correct, fill or fill up the gap in the following sentence: A shim of 3 mm was placed between the adaptor and gear flange to fill (or fill up) the gap. Please advise
Resubmission or re-submission? - WordReference Forums
Mar 19, 2014 · Dear all, I would like to know the correct way of writing the noun "resubmission" or "re-submission". If they are both correct, I would like to know if there is any particular context in which …
to whom / whom I should contact | WordReference Forums
Nov 23, 2015 · ¿Por favor, me podrían indicar cuál es la oración correcta? Please, let me know which sentence is correct. Could you please let me know TO WHOM I should contact? Could you please let …
"since birth" or "from birth' | WordReference Forums
Dec 18, 2019 · (1) I have been living with my parents since birth. (2) I have been living with my parents from birth. Which one is correct? Thank you very much for all your help.
on this regard/ in this regard | WordReference Forums
Dec 28, 2013 · I just wanted someone to help me out in something related to my work ( doing reports). Can I say : Appreciate it if you can help me on this regard Appreciate it if you can help me in this …
State vs. state that | WordReference Forums
Dec 14, 2016 · I always go back and forth in my head on whether or not to use "that" after many English verbs, particularly the verb "state". It seems correct to use both "state" and "state that", but is one …
themself or themselves - WordReference Forums
Feb 12, 2013 · Dear all, Which one do I have to use in connection with "everyone"? Example: Everyone has to do it for themself/themselves. Thanks a lot:-)!
The problem is/The problem are | WordReference Forums
Jul 5, 2014 · The use of a plural noun after a singular subject is not acceptable . . . Interesting. So, are you suggesting that "The problem in this country is not the whites" would be incorrect. I know there is …