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The Word on Language and Grammar with Anne Curzan, Part 4
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drsueec posted on 2013/08/04Ever get confused between 'lie' and 'lay'? You're not alone! This fun grammar lesson dives into these tricky English verbs, explaining the difference between transitive and intransitive uses and even touching on their Old English roots. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and clear up common mistakes in no time!
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present
US /ˈprɛznt/
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UK /'preznt/
- Adjective
- Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- Being in a particular place; existing or occurring now.
- Noun
- Gift
- Verb tense indicating an action is happening now
A1TOEIC
More doubt
US /daʊt/
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UK /daʊt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- A possibility that something is not as it appears or is stated to be.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To question the truth or certainty of something
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More form
US /fɔrm/
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UK /fɔ:m/
- Noun
- Sports team or person's current winning record
- Document you complete when making an application
- Transitive Verb
- To organize something such as a club or group
- To develop; to come into a shape or substance
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More tense
US /tɛns/
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UK /tens/
- Noun
- The use of grammar to state the time things happen
- Adjective
- Unable to relax; feeling nervous or stressed
- Stretched tight and stiff
A2TOEIC
More Use Energy
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