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 …

40 "I and someone are interested" is grammatically correct. It is the convention in English that when you list several people including yourself, you put yourself last, so you really should say "Someone and I …

Oct 3, 2020 · to make sure someone is doing okay, be it in their work, health, or otherwise I think check up on is the best as this can carry the sense of finding out about their welfare.

Feb 27, 2012 · Are there any subtle differences between "somebody" and "someone", or can they be used completely interchangeably? Similarly, can you imagine a situation in which you would prefer …

Aug 22, 2015 · This appears to be similar to this question, What's the antonym for Schadenfreude? With the two most up-voted answers being Mitgefühl (a German word for "compassion") and Mudita (a …

When reading about someone on the OALD, I saw the following note: The difference between someone and anyone is the same as the difference between some and any. Look at the notes there. The note t...

Apr 23, 2020 · Here is the definition: From Collins Someone who is stubborn or who behaves in a stubborn way is determined to do what they want and is very unwilling to change their mind. From …

To get someone do something means to persuade someone or trick someone to do something. This is what the dictionary says but I saw they're sometimes interchangeably used, so dictionary definitions …

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?

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 …