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  1. Can the term "ProTip" used in a non-offensive context?

    Sep 5, 2016 · 5 Originally, the term was used in a genuinely helpful fashion, according to Know Your Meme: The term was initially popularized in the mid-to-late 1990s by American video …

  2. What is another phrase for Tips and Tricks? [closed]

    Nov 19, 2016 · What is another phrase for Tips and Tricks? [closed] Ask Question Asked 9 years, 1 month ago Modified 9 years, 1 month ago

  3. What does the abbreviation "con" mean in the following context?

    Look at entries for pros and cons under either pro or con in a dictionary. Where pros are the good things about someone or something, cons are the qualities that get in the way.

  4. Sixth from last? pro pre ante pen ult - English Language & Usage …

    May 28, 2021 · There is a latin sequence of terms that refer to order from last: ultimate, last pen ultimate, second from last ante penultimate, third from last pre antepenultimate, forth from last …

  5. terminology - Name of 3 dots to indicate a pause in speech

    Apr 6, 2012 · The better phrase to use to refer to the 3 dots being used to indicate a pause in speech is Suspension point, as we can read on Wikipedia: The triple-dot punctuation mark is …

  6. What is the logical difference between "to seek" and "to look for"?

    I have seen a non-native English speaker write "Still seeking for a job". That got me thinking, what is the difference between to seek and look for?

  7. How can pre be used - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    What are rules or style guidelines when adding "pre" to the beginning of words. I know that this called a prefix and that illustrates my point. How/when can pre be attached without a hyphen? …

  8. Why is the spelling of "pronounce" and "pronunciation" different?

    Contra the top answer, pro-NOUN-ciation is a fine pron (o)unciation, as it is common and easily-understood. It may be regretted by sticklers, but this is the way millions of native speakers say …

  9. "There is/are more than one". What's the difference?

    At least one grammar forum out there has discussed the cat-skinning example with a conclusion that agrees with Wanda and Hydrangea below: use "there is more than one" because "is" …

  10. Common phrases for something that appears good but is actually …

    What are common phrases that describe something that appears good but is actually bad? Edit: Because people say bad is vague I will try to sum up the phrase meaning a little better. …