american english - Tying. Is Tieing really that unusual? - English ...
Jun 4, 2019 · This Ngram graph plotting the frequency of occurrence of "tying" (blue line) versus "tieing" (red line) for 1800–2008 suggests that tying is far more common. The difference between the results …
Formal replacement for the phrase "ties back to"?
Feb 16, 2016 · The phrase "ties back to" is used frequently, but it feels awkward in a formal paper. I'm seeking a word or phrase which means the same thing, but has a more appropriate sound. An …
Origins of "tie the knot" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Apr 28, 2014 · A common symbol in modern weddings it the image of knot. The phrase "tie the knot" as a euphemism for marriage that is also commonly recognized. Where does this originate from?
English word for rope used to tie a cow
Aug 27, 2018 · 4 I wanted to know if there is an English word to describe the rope used to tie a cow to its place (pole, etc) or a word to describe the process of tying a cow to its place (pole, etc). I hope I have …
terminology - What is the term for an item that facilitates the tying ...
Is there some piece of equipment or item that allows you to tie two or more strands of rope threads of fabric together? I imagine that (1) and (2) will be different items. If such things do exist,...
Is there a word like segue for tying together two topics post hoc?
Mar 27, 2016 · A segue is the transition from one topic to another, but I am thinking of a word for tying together two things that have previously been talked about. For example, we're discussing whether …
Is there a word for "connecting multiple disparate ideas together"?
Jan 30, 2023 · Not totally sure what you're getting at, but you could try googling "free association" or "stream of consciousness". Or possibly Rambling Old Man Monologue: "I needed a new heel for …
Why do we say "try and" [verb] instead of "try to" [verb]? (E.g., "Try ...
May 26, 2011 · Don't know how probable this is, but in Norwegian, the two words corresponding to "and" and "to" (in this context) sound exactly the same (but are written differently - "og" and "å"). So a …
how did the epithet "nigger" come into usage?
My research has resulted in theoretical reasons for the usage of the term "nigger", and I have failed to uncover any evidence as to how this nasty little epithet evolved into the usage and connotat...
"Logged-in", "log-ined", "login-ed", "logined", "log-in-ed", "logged in"?
the answers in the post that I linked above say that the verb is to log in. The past tense is therefore logged in