Social vs. Sociable
social = connected with life in a society Crime and unemployment are the most serious social problems. Social customs/reforms/functions. Kuriachan leads an active social life despite his busy office responsibilities. People are encouraged to take part in social activities with a view to ensuring social strength and security. sociable = fond of the company of others, friendly, showing friendliness Our new neighbours are not very sociable (social✗) They are sociable people who enjoy having parties. Ours is a very sociable little village where people enjoy…
Slap in the face vs. slap on the back
Slap in the face – insult, affront, humiliation It was a real slap in the face when he didn’t invite me to the wedding. The union leaders consider the 5% increase in the wages offered as a slap in the face. His remarks were a slap in the face for the local community. Slap on the back – compliments, congratulations. The coach gave him a slap on the back for coming in first. Her boss gave her a slap on the back for completing the…
Equipments or equipment?
Is there a word like Equipments? The answer is an emphatic NO. For the word equipment, there is no plural. It is an uncountable noun. More uncountable nouns: Information, etiquette, jewellery, food, news, toast, scenery, nonsense, jargon, porcelain, cutlery, crockery, earthenware, luggage, baggage, etc. i.e., jargon ✓ (jargons ✗) information ✓ (informations ✗) etiquette ✓ (etiquettes ✗) jewellery ✓ (jewelleries ✗)
Migrate, emigrate or immigrate?
migrate (of birds, animals, and people) = move from one place to another (to live there). How do birds know when to migrate and how do their way back home? A lot of new software engineers migrated to America where they could earn more. emigrate (ONLY for people) = leave your own country and make your home in another one. Tomy Methipara decided to emigrate to the US. Many people emigrate to European countries in search of better prospects. immigrate (seldom used) = enter a…