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  1. When should I use "difference" or "differences"?

    Jan 7, 2015 · When you think that there are more than one unlike events involved, use plural. For example: Are there any differences? If you talk about one particular What is the major difference?

  2. word usage - Difference 'of' vs difference 'between' - English …

    Mar 2, 2017 · A difference of is used to indicate the extent of a difference; it's a measure, whether a degree (temperature), a metre (length), a litre (volume) or a kilogram (mass). There is a …

  3. "What is the difference" or "what are the differences"?

    Apr 25, 2015 · 1 "What is a difference between X and Y?" is also grammatical, but it means something that one hardly ever wants to say: the speaker has deliberately refused to indicate …

  4. punctuation - Difference between ' and " - English Language …

    Jan 8, 2020 · What's the difference between a single and a double quotation mark in English? I've heard that it only depends on where you live the US (for double quotation mark) or the UK and …

  5. word usage - "any differences" vs. "any difference" - English …

    feels more natural than: "I can't see any differences between the two" unless it was understood that it is expected that the speaker ought to be able to find a number of specific differences, for …

  6. Using "Contain" vs. "Include" vs. "Consist of" appropriately

    Jan 24, 2015 · I am looking for the differences between contain, include, and consist of; I am interested in precise use of each word in an appropriate context. Aside from their general …

  7. meaning - difference of vs difference in - English Language …

    Oct 3, 2019 · Is there any difference between the following sentences? What is the difference in meaning between those words? What is the difference of meaning between those words?

  8. nouns - Tap, faucet, spigot - what are the differences? - English ...

    Sep 24, 2015 · What are the differences between tap, faucet and spigot? Are they regional variants? (ngram isn't particularly helpful in determining that, due to other, more popular …

  9. formality - Your Grace, Your Majesty, Your Highness... Does it all …

    Jan 5, 2017 · They're definitely different in that you use them for different people! Your Grace is for dukes and duchesses; Your Majesty is for the King and Queen; Your (Royal) Highness is …

  10. word choice - What are the differences between "but", "however ...

    Sep 1, 2020 · What are the differences between "but", "however", "nevertheless" and "nonetheless" Ask Question Asked 5 years, 3 months ago Modified 5 years, 3 months ago