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  1. Multivariant or Multivariate? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Sep 10, 2013 · When testing performance or the output of different combinations of elements against one another - is it correct to say it's a "multivariant" test? Or is it a "multivariate" test?

  2. Whence comes the expression ‘’starve a cold, feed a fever?”

    Jul 22, 2024 · What is the origin of the expression "starve a cold, feed a fever"? It is is used as basic (perhaps incorrect) medical advice for common illnesses.

  3. Differences between slang words for breasts

    Apr 14, 2025 · What is the difference between “tits” and “boobs”? P.S. I'm not sure if this question is appropriate but as English is not my native language I really would love to know the difference.

  4. Correct use of "hereby" on a formal letter [closed]

    Apr 10, 2019 · According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary: hereby Adverb by this means Examples of hereby in a Sentence: I hereby declare the Olympic Games officially open. The sum will hereby be …

  5. word choice - 'Wracked with" or "wracked by"? - English Language ...

    Sep 14, 2023 · Which is considered (more) correct: wracked by [X] or wracked with [X]? Example sentences: He is wracked with grief. He is wracked by grief. The Cambridge definition of wrack …

  6. What is the difference between exception and exemption?

    Oct 21, 2017 · The difference between execption and exemption is one of those Zen-like things akin to the difference between zero and null. They are used differently, but their effect appears identical. An …

  7. Is the title of a course capitalized if it has no specific name?

    Oct 10, 2019 · American history is my favorite subject. American History, with Professor Clarke, is my favorite class. Note: these kinds of sentences can be ambiguous when spoken, but when written, the …

  8. Is there a word for "the day after overmorrow" and "the day before ...

    Dec 16, 2018 · I know overmorrow (the day after tomorrow) and ereyesterday (the day before yesterday) themselves are obsolete alike. I would like to know whether English has ever had words for one day …

  9. grammatical number - "Copies of documents" vs. "copy of documents ...

    Apr 25, 2013 · What is the grammatical difference between "copies of documents" and "copy of documents"? Same applies to other nouns. Also, an example will be very much appreciated.

  10. Proportion vs. portion - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Nov 2, 2018 · I already looked them up in dictionaries, but I can't understand the meanings completely. They said: Proportion is a derived term of portion. As nouns the difference between proportion and …