HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND / HAVE GOOD WEEKENDS
When we say "a" it means one only.
When we add an "s" at the end of a word, it means there are more. (plural)
We had a good weekend. There were many good weekends in January.
The boy had a great birthday. (a) means one only.
The boy had a great weekend.
The girl had a wonderful day. (a) means one only.
The girl had a great weekend.
There were so many great weekends (s for many) in January,
When you add (a) to the sentence it means one only. If we add an (s) at the end of a word it means many so we do not then use "a". eg. We had good weekends in June. We had a good weekend.
a simple definition
To put it simply, "accelerate" means "to move faster". It can be used in many different situations.
examples
The most obvious situation to use "accelerate" is when talking about moving things such as cars. Here are some examples:
The car moved slowly along the residential street, but accelerated once it reached the highway.
She pedaled faster, so that her bicycle would accelerate.
The first runner's lead shortened as the second runner began to accelerate.
But you can also use "accelerate" to talk about business-related topics. Here are some examples:
The parcel delivery company expects revenue growth to accelerate during the Christmas holidays.
Inflation rates began to accelerate due to fears that the Ukraine-Russia crisis would lead to wheat supply shortages.
The government pledged to accelerate the release of COVID relief benefits to small businesses.
The company admitted to using special chemicals to accelerate the growth of crops.
In addition to business situations, we can use "accelerate" to talk about speeding up all sorts of actions. Here are more examples:
Vaccine development was accelerated in the hope of stopping the COVID-19 pandemic for good.
The scientist recommended that government should accelerate the country's planned transition to renewable energy.
Sunbathing without the protection of sunscreen can accelerate the ageing of skin cells.
give it a try
The word "accelerate" is commonly used in English, both in formal and informal communication. Practice using it in your own words to accelerate your learning! 😄
wtm in a text message means "what's the matter?" or "what's the move"
It is an acronym, used in texts and social media communications
As with other acronyms- IT IS INFORMAL 🙂
EXAMPLE:
I will use wtm if I am concerned about someone and want them to tell me their problem.
'wtm Anne? lmk... ily"
Cherish is always used as a verb and has three main meanings.
1. To love and adore
When you cherish someone if means that you love them very much. This is often used for non-romantic love.
For example - She cherished her grandmother and would do anything to help her.
2. To value something
When you cherish something it means that it is very important to you.
For example - She cherished her garden and looked after it every day.
3. To keep a feeling or hope (formal)
When you cherish a hope or feeling, it means that it is very important to you and is something that you wish to come true (although it may not).
For example: Since he was a young boy, Sam had cherished a wish to travel the world. OR Joanna had cherished a love for him for many years, but now he was married to someone else.
Abbreviation for As Known As.
Typically used in stage names, or by law enforcement officials to specify an alias.
Note that it is often used figuratively and facetiously.
Example
James Brown, aka the "Godfather of Soul"
'Brat' is a spoilt, selfish, badly behaved child.
It has a negative connotation, and is often used with the word 'spoiled' for emphasis.
Examples and usage
He has been acting like a spoiled brat all day.
My niece is a spoiled little brat.
Pompous means someone who has excessive self-esteem.
Pompousness means to exhibit self-importance and arrogance.
Example:
His pompousness is destructive.
Bill's pompousness has a tendency to rub people the wrong way. (idiomatic)
An example of pompous is someone who constantly speaks about what they have achieved.
The definition of 'pfp' is 'Picture For Proof'. You may also find 'pfp' meaning 'Profile Picture'. It is exactly as it sounds, a person's profile picture.
Conversation example:
Texter 1: Did you hear about Jenny?
Texter 2: No, what?
Texter 1: She cut all her hair off!
Texter 2: WHAT! No way, it was so long.
Texter 2: What do you mean by all?
Texter 1: She shaved her head, it’s all gone.
Texter 2: No way, pfp?
"nvm" is an abbreviation that is used online in social media. It stands for 'never mind'.
What does it mean?
When someone uses 'nvm' (never mind) it means that you can ignore their earlier comments or requests. 'Never mind' can be translated as 'don't worry about it'.
Examples
If someone was asking (on social media) how to fix something and then managed to fix their problem, they might comment 'nvm' to tell everyone that they do not need help any more.
If someone accidentally sent a sms to the wrong number, they might send one that says 'nvm wrong number' to explain their mistake.
If someone disagrees with you online, you might choose not to argue back and instead say 'nvm I can see that we have different views on this subject.'
In face to face conversation, the term 'never mind' can be used like this - "It is raining, so we can't got to the park today. Never mind, we'll go tomorrow."
Pull Over Now!
Definitely not something you want to hear from the police care following you.
In its simplest form, "pull over" means to pull your vehicle over to the side of the road. There may be many reasons to use this phrase, but the most common is "I got pulled over by the police." Meaning, that the police stopped you and asked you to pull your car over to the side of the road while they conducted their police business.
What is in spite
Brief explanation
The correct spelling is In spite which means not withstanding or regardless of or " not being affected by something"
We went to the beach In spite of the bad weather
In spite
"Invaluable" is an adjective that simply means it is extremely useful and/or important. It originally came from in- "not" + value (v.) "estimate the worth of" + -able, meaning something that is above value or too valuable for exact estimate.
Example Sentences:
"Her assistance has proven invaluable."
"That new system is invaluable."
"The library is an invaluable source of information."
"FTW" is internet slang for, "For the win!" and is used especially to express approval or support of something. It is often added as enthusiastic emphasis to the end of a comment, message, or post. Sometimes genuine, but often sarcastic.
Example Sentences:
"They're adding a new character to the game?! FTW!"
"What should we have for dinner?"
"Pizza FTW!"
"Just finished my project an hour before the deadline! FTW!"
"Spontaneous" is an adjective used to refer to or explain people, people's actions or events.
Meaning
It is used to explain genuine, natural, unrehearsed behavior.
Examples:
She easily deals with new situations because she is such a spontaneous person.
He had many jokes written on a paper before him, but he decided to be spontaneous and not read from the notes.
Oh! Is this WYM?
WYM is an acronym for "What You Mean"*
Please note: the expression is extremely informal and used for social media and when sending texts or creating a hashtag. The acronym has a variety of interpretations such as:
Examples: What (do) You Mean? |
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*Another meaning:
Please note: the expression can also mean "Watch Your Mouth"
Examples: Watch Your Mouth? |
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The takeaway:
WYM:
Definition: It an acronym used in texting and can have either the meaning:
What (do) you mean?
Whatta you mean?
Or,
Watch your mouth!
DTM is an acronym which stands for "doing too much or dead to me." An acronym according to Google dictionary, "is an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word." You would use this phrase for texting purposes only and not in a formal setting such as an academic paper, etc.
Examples of DTM Text Messages
My boyfriend who just dumped me is DTM.
"Please have a seat, you are DTM," declared mom.
Conclusion
This acronym should only be used while texting with friends. Never use this in any formal or work setting.
Quarterly can be used as an adjective, or occasionally as an adverb or a noun.
Adjective
"Quarterly, something that happens 4 times a year, usually every 3 months"
"I want you to present the quarterly report to the client at the meeting"
This word can also be used to refer to a publication that is published 4 times a year, or even to the sections of a family crest/shield.
Counter-intuitive = Absurd
different from what you would expect : not agreeing with what seems right or natural. If something is counter-intuitive it's unreasonable, illogical, absurd, faulty.
For example:
It may seem counterintuitive, especially if you're on a tight budget, but buying a new car could save you money in interest.
Even though it might sound counterintuitive, one of the best things you can do to learn how to be a good boyfriend is to continue pursuing your own interests.
Although it may seem counterintuitive, drinking alcohol to excess can actually make it more difficult to fall asleep and may leave the sleeper feeling fatigued the next day.
What does "mhm" mean?
"Mhm" is used to acknowledge what someone said, express agreement, understanding, satisfaction, or encourage someone to continue speaking.
哦 is the closest equivalent in Cantonese
嗯 is the closest equivalent in Mandarin
What part of speech is it?
"Mhm" (or "mm-hmm") is an interjection. An interjection, also known as an ejaculation or an exclamation, is a word, phrase, or sound which is usually used to express an emotion and is capable of being used by itself.
Examples of use:
"Are you still coming over tonight?"
"Yes, mm-hmm, yes." (agreement)
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"Do you have a minute to go over the plan?"
"Mhm!" (agreement)
"Okay, great! Did Brian already explain the timeline?"
"Mhm." (please continue)
"Perfect. So step one will be to..."
"Mhm, okay." (please continue)
"... and then we'll... got it?"
"Mhm! Makes perfect sense." (agreement/understanding)
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"Does the hot tub feel good?"
"Mm-hmm..." (satisfaction/agreement)
Conclusion:
"Mhm" or "mm-hmm" is an interjection used to express agreement, understanding, satisfaction, or to signal your conversation partner that you are following what they are saying and they should continue speaking - depending on context and tone.
To "emphasize" something means to give it special importance, to highlight it, or draw special attention to it.
You may also "emphasize" a particular syllable or word in speech, meaning you put extra stress on it, typically through a combination of relatively greater loudness, higher pitch, and longer duration.
Example Sentences:
"He jabbed a finger into the tabletop to emphasize his point."
"We need to emphasize the importance of being on time."
"You should emphasize the second syllable of the word 'potato'."
I miss you
IMY stands for “I miss you,” it's informal and it's often used in chats.
How have you been? IMY so much!
IMY = I Miss You
There are some other versions of IMY:
IMYSM: I Miss You So Much
IMYT: I Miss You Too
IMYSB: I Miss You So Bad
IMYMTA: I Miss You More Than Anything
Let's take a closer look...
All together and altogether are two very similar expressions in the English language. How do you know when to use each one?
Although they are pronounced in the same way and there is only a small difference in their spellings, all together and altogether are not the same.
All together vs Altogether
All together (adjective phrase) means in a group.
Altogether (as an adverb) means entirely or completely.
Examples:
After a long battle with cancer mom is back home. Finally, we are all together.
"Even though the trip was very long and tiring, altogether it was a good idea to get away".
Confide
Verb
Definition
To share personal or private information with someone whom you believe will not share that information with others.
Examples
- "You confide in your friends and family."
- "I confided in my partner that I had been dismissed from my job"
Various forms of the word confide:
Confides (3rd person) - "He/She confides in Linda"
Confided (past tense) - "Sam confided in his mother"
Confiding (gerund) - "She made a mistake confiding in him"
"Vicariously" is a word that describes a large concept in a simple way.
"Vicariously" is an adverb that typically describes how someone is living, feeling, or experiencing an event. The person does not actually live or experience the event, but imagines that they are experiencing it.
A classic example of living "vicariously".
Look online for a video of the parents of a gymnastic superstar. Watch a video of the parents attending an event in which their child is participating. Notice how when their child does a dangerous move, they lean forward, and even move their bodies in their seat. Watch when their child makes an error, they make a scared face. When their child gets hurt, they wince, as if they are hurt. When their child succeeds and wins a medal, they look so happy, as if they themselves have won the medal! This is vicariously living through the failure or success of their gymnast child.
Example sentences of "vicariously".
I cannot take a holiday this year, so I am living vicariously through the pictures that my sister is sending me while away on her holiday trip.
While dieting, I lived vicariously by watching the cooking channel's dessert special.
As I watched the amazing soccer game, I lived vicariously through the soccer star's success. I felt so happy!
Using the adverb "vicariously" will help you to explain a complicated concept in one simple word!
Learning the meaning of words like "vicariously" will increase your communication abilities. Words like this help you to communicate a lengthy concept in a concise way.
IN VANE
In vane = The cost or effort of an action results in no return of value.
All my efforts to build a business turned out to be in vane, as my business partner pulled out of the venture at the last minute.
Without value.
To preclude something is to prevent it from happening. A muzzle precludes a dog from biting.
Definitions of Preclude:
(verb) make impossible, especially before hand. To prevent something from occurring or arising...
Examples:
“Absolutely. Owls are wise. They are careful and patient. Wisdom precludes boldness.”
His contract precludes him from discussing his work with anyone outside the company.
Synonyms for Preclude:
Close out
Rule out
Prevent
Forbid
Foreclose
Avert
Cease
Deter
Exclude
Hinder
Forestall
what's difference between you all and all of you?
“All of you” is a noun-phrase that may be used in Standard English when the ambiguity of “you” by itself would be confusing or misleading. In most contexts “all of you” would be considered the correct phrasing. Some listeners or readers perceive “you-all” to be incorrect. "You-all”—also occurring as “y'all”—is a second-person plural pronoun that occurs in some regional versions of US English.
example:
" I invite you all to my party"
" I invite all of you to my party"
conclusion :
I consider the second to be slightly more inclusive. It more emphatically says the each and everyone of you is invited. The difference, however, is not very great.
Meaing of hyd
This is an abbreviated form of "how you doing" The sentence is actually not gramatically correct as it is missing the verb "are".
The correct way to ask this question is "how are you doing" but it has been shorthanded to read "hyd"
This is also only used over instant messages.
If someone starts talking to you over an instant message, they may start the conversation like, "Hey, hyd". They are asking you "How are you doing"
Only used over IM's such as Line, Whatsapp and Instagram DM
Behooves
Behoove comes from the Old English word behofian, which means "to be of use."
Responsibility for someone to do something.
-intransitive verb. : to be necessary, fit, or proper
Example
It would behoove my husband to take his medication as his doctor instructed.
If you seriously want to get your driving permit, it would behoove you to start studying for the computer test
Conclusion
The formal negative formation is ill behoove. Again, the informal use is much more common and is does not behoove. Outside the United States, behoove is spelled with one o. Interestingly, behoof comes from the same Old English behōf or profit.
GRWM is an abbreviation. It stands for "get ready with me", which is a term used by beauty vloggers. GRWM is a vlog where you film your daily routine, products you use, look of the day, make up tutorial etc.