"Endeavours"
Definition of "Endeavours"
NOUN
endeavors (plural noun)
an attempt to achieve a goal.
What does the word "Endeavours"
try hard to do or achieve something.
"he is endeavouring to help the Third World"
Synonyms of "Endeavours"
attempts · try · bids · efforts · trials ·
Examples of sentences using the word "Endeavours"
"An endeavour to reduce serious injury"
"And that his endeavour shall be presently observed"
"Enthusiasm is a vital ingredient in all human endeavour "
"It's about hope, team work, and human endeavour "
"Peacekeeping was a massive endeavour by any standard"
Conclusion of the meaning of the word "Endeavours"
"an endeavour to reduce serious injury"
venture
The difference between the adjective and the adverb.
Indefinite vs. indefinitely
For an unspecified or unlimited amount of time
Something can be described using the adjective 'indefinite' if the length of time is unknown or unclear; 'an indefinite number of years' (a lot of years but we don't know how many or it's not important).
Similarly, the adverb 'indefinitely' is using to describe a verb, something we are doing but emphasises the time period is unknown. For example, waiting, drinking, talking, studying....
It could go on forever, we don't know.
'Hurry up !! I'm not waiting for you indefinitely.'
'I won't wait for you indefinitely! I'm leaving in ten minutes.
'The peace talks can not go on indefinitely.'
'The movie release date has been delayed indefinitely.'
When to use 'indefinitely'
When you want to show the time will be long but it is unspecified, not precise and vague.
a simple definition
To "irk" someone means to make them angry. This is a good word to use in formal conversations and in writing.
An informal alternative you could also use is "piss off". Let me show you how to use "irk" in the examples below.
examples
It irks my mom when she sees dirty dishes in the sink.
Lin was irked because her friends arrived late.
The noise from the house party irked Mark's neighbors.
You can simply replace "irk" with "piss off" instead, like so:
It pisses off my mom when she sees dirty dishes in the sink.
Lin was pissed off because her friends arrived late.
The noise from the house party pissed off Mark's neighbors.
give it a try
The next time you're about to use the word "angry", think about whether you could use "irk" or "piss off" instead, and 🌶️spice up🌶️ your English vocabulary!
Origin of the word : Origin (Latin-Old English)
Middle English (as a verb): probably a back-formation from sighte, past tense of siche, sike, from Old English sīcan.
Literal Meaning of the word "sighed"
Emit a long, deep audible breath expressing sadness, relief, tiredness, or similar.
‘Harry sank into a chair and sighed with relief’
(of the wind or something through which the wind blows) make a sound resembling a sigh.
‘a breeze made the treetops sigh’
Examples.
The old man sighed and said nothing.
She sighed and turned the television off.
She wrapped her arms around herself and sighed .
The bundle of rags stirred and sighed .
The mysterious stranger shook his head and sighed .
Conclusion
So sighed means :
let out one's breath audibly, as from sorrow, weariness, or relief. to yearn or long , it actually refers to a sad expression to express sorrow.
Sanity is a word which describes the state of having a healthy mind and not being mentally ill. Let's take a closer look at how we can use this word effectively.
Different ways of using the word "Sanity":
"I maintain my sanity by keeping a safe distance."
"Sanity is a cozie lie." (idiomatic)
"Trying to keep my sanity during lockdown is almost impossible."
"The sad reality is that he's losing his sanity."
Practice Reading this sanity quote:
" As you get older, the cliches of life ring true. It's the simple things that matter most: your family, the people you love, your health and sanity." - Ronan Keating
Introduction
For many people, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and the 1964 movie Mary Poppins are inextricably linked. Indeed, it was this movie that popularized the word.
Definition
In the 1964 musical film, starring Julie Andrews, the nanny with magical powers wins an unorthodox race - on merry-go-round horses - and is surrounded by reporters who say she must be lost for words.
"On the contrary, there's a very good word," she replies, before bursting into song.
"It's something to say when you don't know what to say," says one of the two children, Jane. So in the film, the word has no meaning, although it acts as a powerful keepsake from the children's magical adventure.
The word is a compound word, and said by Richard Lederer in his book Crazy English to be made up of these words : super- "above", cali- "beauty", fragilistic- "delicate", expiali- "to atone", and -docious "educable", with all of these parts combined meaning "Atoning for being educable through delicate beauty."
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word has now come to mean an expression of excited approval. It is also used to represent the longest word in English.
Examples
Because the dinner at the restaurant was supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, I cannot wait to return for my next meal
The amazing view from my hotel balcony was supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
The cake was so supercalifragilisticexpialidocious I could not stop myself from licking the empty platter.
Conclusion
Now it's your turn to use "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" through a conversation. Your friends will be astonished !
Below you will find the definition, sentence structure, synonyms, and antonyms for the word fleeting.
Definition
Fleeting means lasting for a short time, passing quickly. Fleeting is an adjective used to describe a specific time, visit, or movement. Fleeting derives from Old English and Germanic languages.
Sentence Examples
We paid a fleeting visit to Europe.
The witnesses only caught a fleeting image of the hit and run.
For one fleeting moment, Alex was ahead in the race.
Their childhood was just a fleeting moment in time.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Fleeting
Synonyms: quick, brisk, short, sudden, rapid, fly-by-night.
Antonyms: lasting, permanent, eternal, forever
Rely = depend on
Rely is a lot like the word depend. If you rely on someone for help, you also depend on them. But rely is even more powerful! When you rely on someone, you depend on them with full trust or confidence.
It also could mean "be dependent on".
Examples:
Your concern is touching, but I know I can rely on my friends. (I can depend on my friends, I fully trust them).
Many individuals rely on sleeping medications to sustain a good night's sleep. (They are dependent on sleeping medications).
So...
Who can you rely on?
and...
What do you rely on?
Develope or Develop...
British English and American English
The short answer is that both of these words are correct.
Develope is an old British spelling of the word. Develop is a more modern, American way of spelling the word.
You can use both spellings, just like "colour" and "color".
UK and US
UK: We need to develope a new dictionary.
US: We need to develop a new dictionary.
You can use both if...
If you spell color, neighborhood and favorite with a "u", then it's okay to add the "e" at the end of develop - as this is a form of British English. If you spell it without the u, then like me, you speak and have learned American English.
It's up to you to decide which to use :)
The quality of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled!
Achieving this positive state of mind means you won't feel as troubled by life's ups and downs. While addiction often brings chaos, a loss of control and emotional turmoil, serenity will help you stay calm and true to yourself.
Simplicity is the fast track to serenity.
Our life is beautiful, through serenity and recovery, we can reclaim control over a hopeless situation.
A shortened word used in texts sent to others via social media. It is a shorter way of writing 'people'
How it came about
The word came about when sms (short messaging system) was developed. It would allow only a certain number of characters to be typed in a single message. For this reason it was shorten to allow people to fit more words into an sms.
See below text message examples:
Pls tell the ppl next door 2 b quiet.
When will the ppl from the store go away?
This word is widely used and as a bad habit has even become part of out daily writing if when a shortage of character space is not needed.
This is a tough question since both words (cumulate and accumulate) are close in meaning.
Many English users, even native learners, are often confused about the two adjectives, cumulative and accumulative.
Both words mean growth or increase. BUT, there is a subtle difference between them. Cumulative refers to growth or increase by successive additions. That is, someone is adding more to something, one thing after another. This means, often, that the end result comes from having something build up over time, bit by bit.
The word accumulative refers to a gradual increase or growth over time. A good example is gaining weight. We do not gain weight by suddenly adding 1 kilogram and then another 1 kilogram. We gain weight gradually, over time.
The cumulative affects of 3 years of drought was a famine since there were no bountiful harvests.
The snow kept falling for two days, so it accumulated over time and reached 2 meters.
Hello everyone 🌷
wya
Abbreviation: Where you at? ✨
Slang
When do we use it? 😁
WYA is often used in messages or on social media.
Wya is slang for where are you?
We use this to ask someone their current location. 😊
Examples:
Ben: Hey Sarah, wya?
Sarah: I am 5 minutes away from your house 😁.
Oomf is an acronym standing for one of my friends
Oomf is an acronym standing for “one of my friends” or “one of my followers.”
Oomf is an acronym standing for “one of my friends” or “one of my followers.” This is a way to mention someone without directly naming them.
TEARING UP (phrasal verb)
Tearing up has two definitions:
To begin to cry.
Past tense: Teared up
To damage, destroy, or rip apart; physically or emotionally.
Past tense: Tore up
Example Sentences
He began to tear up upon hearing the sad news.
The celebrity struggled to contain her emotions when she teared up during her award acceptance speech.
"Hey, don't be sad," I said, when I saw my friend tearing up.
In a fit of rage, I tore up all of my hard work.
Why are you tearing up those important documents?
The construction workers are tearing up that plot of land so that they can construct a new building there.
She was all torn up when her best friend had to move away.
Conclusion
Although tearing up does imply crying, it only indicates the moments before the tears actually begin fall. The person's eyes may appear shiny, or tears may gather, ready to spill over in an expression of emotion.
Causing physical damage by tearing something up means to rip it apart, whether it is paper, cloth, or ground.
However, causing emotional damage by tearing up means to invoke unhappy or upset feelings.
STARRING not STARING 🎬
Starring is an adjective that's used when someone's at the center of things.
Like your favourite TV show starring Brad Pitt! It's a cool show, isn't it?
STARRING in a sentence
The most popular movies are starring famous actors that everybody knows and loves.
My favourite movie is starring Liam Neeson as the main character of the story.
What is the similar meaning of starring?
coacting. (or co-acting), costarring.
What's the difference between "sticky" and "tacky"?
These two words have basically the same meaning (able or likely to stick), but "tacky" is weaker - it means "only slightly sticky".
They are also used in different situations. In particular we most often use "tacky" when describing something wet that is not quite dry yet such as paint, makeup, or glue.
Example Sentences:
"Be careful, that paint is still tacky!"
"The film has a tacky rubberized backing which adheres to the display, but can easily be removed and reinstalled when necessary."
"That tape is super sticky."
"Her sticky bubblegum got stuck in her hair!"
What does rooting mean? 🌟
Rooting
phrasal verb
informal/ slang
Definition:
If you are rooting for someone, you are cheering them on and giving them support/ encouragement. 🎉 Usually used when people are trying to do something difficult or when the are in a competition.
Examples:
I was rooting for Bella to finish the race first. 🥇
I am rooting for you!
I am rooting for you, good luck with your test! 😁
A person known to one, but usually not a close friend. The state of being acquainted or casually familiar with someone or something.
Example: I have some acquaintance with the Russian.
Example: I bumped into an old acquaintance on the train.
Concede
What does 'concede' mean?
to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true
Example
The chairman conceded that shareholders had been "impacted by the decline in market prices".
She conceded even before all the votes had been counted.
If someone is homophobic they show dislike, hostility, or unjust behavior towards homosexuals, or gay people.
The two parts of the word are "homo", meaning "the same", and "phobic" mean, "having an extreme or irrational fear of".
Example Sentences:
"Not allowing gay people in this club is really homophobic!"
"You shouldn't be homophobic, it's wrong."
What does Bogus mean?
The meaning of bogus
Definition of bogus
Bogus means fake, not true or genuine
This ad is bogus.
Bogus, real or fake?
Bogus means fake!
When you hear the word "bogus", think of FAKE! and only fake
The plural of the word 'crisis'
The plural of the word 'crisis' is 'crises', which is pronounced the same way as the following two words put together: 'cry seas'.
Eg. We faced many crises during the last year, including earthquakes, floods and other tragedies.
"Passionate" means showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief in something. Common synonyms would be "intense", "heartfelt", or "emotional".
Example Sentences:
"He's incredibly passionate about his job."
"They shared a passionate kiss."
"She's so passionate about art!"
"Stalling" has a couple of meanings. When used in relation to cars and machinery, it means "stop running", as in "The car stalled because of the engine overload". When used in conversational informal English, it means "delaying, putting something off", as in "He was stalling the dentist because he was afraid of the procedure" :)
"Sheesh"
Definition of "Sheesh"
An example of sheesh is what a person would say if they invited ten people to a dinner party and only two people showed up.
What does the word "sheesh?
EXCLAMATION
informal
Used to express disbelief, exasperation, surprise and annoyance, etc
Examples of sentences using the word "Sheesh"
Anyone would think that 5 pairs-worth was enough or something sheesh !
This site seems determined to counter every possible advantage that putting a text online brings. sheesh.
Anyone would think that 5 pairs-worth was enough or something sheesh!
This spice mix creates a taste that is beyond the ordinary sheesh kebabs.
Synonyms of Sheesh are?
Synonyms for Sheesh. Synonyms for. Sheesh. Hold to adjust. jeepers. woe. boy. n. damn
Conclusion of the meaning of the word "Sheesh"
Sheesh is a common term used to exclaim surprise about something good or bad.