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What is the difference between the meanings of the words 'epitaph' and 'epithet'? Cite example sentence, please.

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Maximo
Student • 2 years ago

An epitaph is written on a tombstone. An epithet is a nickname or a description of someone. Halloween graves often combine them: "Here lies Fearsome Frank, who bet that he could rob a bank." Be wary if someone writes your epitaph, after all, it'll be inscribed on your grave.

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In using the words 'rather' and 'prefer' in a sentence, what is their appropriate structure?

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Maximo
Student • 2 years ago

The structure of these sentences are the same except for one small difference: rather is followed by a base verb and prefer is followed by an infinitive.

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In what situation is it appropriate to use 'just' vs 'already'?

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Maximo
Student • 2 years ago

"Just" implies that it happened immediately before you spoke. "Already" refers to some unspecific time in the past. only implies that it was done before, without being specific as when exactly it was done.

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What is the difference in the meaning of the words 'wax and 'wane'?

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Maximo
Student • 2 years ago

wax and wane. Increase and decrease, as in size, number, strength, or intensity, as in Enrollments in these programs wax and wane from year to year. This expression alludes to the phases of the moon, with its periodic changes in size. It was first recorded in the 1300s.

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What is the significant difference in the meanings of the words 'hollow, hallowed, hallow, and Hallow?

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Maximo
Student • 2 years ago

Hallow (pronounced “HAL-oh”) is a verb, it means to make something holy, divine, or worthy of reverence. The past tense, hallowed, is an adjective. It describes something holy, divine, or worthy of reverence.

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What is the significant difference in the meaning of each word 'tongue, tongs, thong, and throng?

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Abbygail
Student • 2 years ago

Tongue is the fleshy muscular organ in the mouth of a mammal, used for tasting, licking, swallowing, and (in humans) articulating speech. Tongs are a type of tool used to grip and lift objects instead of holding them directly with hands. There are many forms of tongs adapted to their specific use. People also ask Thong Thongs are typically worn for the purpose of avoiding a panty line in tight pants, dresses, or skirts. The problem with most underwear is that no matter how thin the material, you can almost always see the outline of the hem through tight bottoms. Throng a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals.

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What is the function of the transition words likewise, equally, by the same token, similarly, and in a like manner?

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Abbygail
Student • 2 years ago

Likewise means in the same way; also. Equally in amounts or parts that are the same in size. By the same token in the same way or for the same reason. Similarity the state or fact of being similar. In a like manner means "likewise be" or "in a similar fashion be." That said, the reason you're having difficulty understanding that second sentence is it doesn't make sense.

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What is the function of the transition words for instance, including, such as, notably, and to illustrate?

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Abbygail
Student • 2 years ago

For instance means as an example. Including containing as part of the whole being considered. Such as means to provide specific examples of something you're talking about. If the specific examples aren't essential to the accuracy of your sentence Notably means in particular; especially. To illustrate means in particular; especially.

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What is the function of using the transition words considering, on the subject of, regarding, as for, and concerning?

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Abbygail
Student • 2 years ago

Considering means taking into consideration. On the subject of means to cause or force (someone or something) to experience (something harmful, unpleasant, etc.) They are suspected of subjecting their children to abuse. Regarding as for as regards are also standard in the sense "with reference to." In the same sense with respect to is acceptable, but respecting is not. Respects is sometimes considered preferable to regards in the sense of "particulars": In some respects (not regards) the books are alike. Concerning means on the subject of or in connection with; about.

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What is the function of using the transition words indeed, moreover, furthermore, besides, and not to mention?

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Maximo
Student • 2 years ago

To Add An Idea. again, also, and, as well as, besides, for one thing, further, furthermore, in addition to, last, likewise, more, moreover, next, similarly, too.

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