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  1. 'the USA' vs. 'the US' - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Mar 21, 2014 · Here is an interesting discussion of US versus U.S. versus USA versus U.S.A. from Wikipedia: Manual of Style: In American and Canadian English, U.S. (with periods) is the …

  2. differences - "in order that" vs "in order to" - English Language ...

    Jan 21, 2014 · What's the difference between "in order that" and "in order to"? For example, is there any difference in nuance between the two sentences below? We are all servants of the …

  3. meaning - "If" vs "Only if" vs "If and only if" - English Language ...

    Apr 13, 2017 · This is why logicians use iff for 'if and only if'. I think it would be useful in real life, but can't see it catching on.

  4. "Forgot" vs "Forget" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Is the following correct, or is there more to it? "I forgot his name" — I knew his name, but I forgot it. "I forget his name" — I keep forgetting his name. Where using "forget" basically means th...

  5. "Sent" vs "sent off" vs "sent out" - English Language & Usage …

    When do we use one over another? I sent a letter. I sent off a letter. I sent out a letter. Here I found a similar topic but I am still confused. sent = sent to one or more people ...

  6. "Lunch" vs "luncheon" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    What is the difference between lunch and luncheon? Is it just American spelling vs British spelling, or do they have some sort of formal/professional touch to them, say, a casual midday meal …

  7. 'I get it' vs. 'I got it' - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jul 6, 2012 · First of all, It's usually "I've got it". But that's just nit-picking. Native English speakers usually use either interchangeably to mean the same thing, that is, they understand now. …

  8. meaning - how it is vs how is it / how that is vs how is that

    Jun 4, 2016 · The first version listed ("How is it possible?") is the standard way of asking in the United States, Canada, England, Australia, etc. The second version ("How it is possible?") is …

  9. grammaticality - "What time" vs "At what time" - English Language ...

    Jan 9, 2016 · Without a reason of doubt the question and answer grammatically to the following are: Ques. At what time will you come to meet me? Ans. I will come at 2 p.m. One cannot …

  10. "Who are" vs "who is" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Dec 22, 2014 · Sentence: it's not what's on the table that matters, but who (is/are) in the chairs. I thought are might be correct because of plural chairs, but family members disagree.