verbs - The pronunciation of "ate" - English Language & Usage …
I find the OED note puzzling, because the OED2 (and OED3—there was no change) article gives the pronunciation of ate as “/eɪt/ /ɛt/ /iːt/” and also makes it clear that /eɪt/ is the older form, …
meaning - "I just ate them" and "I've just eaten them" — What's …
Mar 12, 2011 · The answer is that "I have just eaten them" is normal in British and I think US usage, but "I just ate them" is not normal in British use, or at any rate wasn't until recently …
Should "ate" and "eight" be pronounced exactly alike?
Nov 18, 2017 · In BrE, ate is sometimes pronounced /et/, and the Cambridge Dictionary gives this pronunciation. Even if ate is pronounced like eight, there may well be subtle differences.
Is "you ate?" an acceptable form to ask the question in …
Oct 12, 2019 · The only way I can see "You ate?" as being a grammatically correct thing to say is if it's grammatically a statement, but said in a questioning tone of voice to make it a question.
Understanding "as of", "as at", and "as from"
As OF implies everything up to and including a particular point in time. As AT is similar to as of, and could be used synonymously. As at has a connotation of a snapshot. You might say …
How to ask if a person has done/had breakfast?
Aug 22, 2011 · It would usually be either “Did you have breakfast?” or “Have you had breakfast?” Also fine are “Did you eat… ?” and “Have you eaten… ?” If it is — say — mid-morning, and …
verbs - Suffixes for verbification: -ify, -icise, -ificate - English ...
The suffixes -ise/-ize -ify -ificate are all used for verbifying nouns and adjectives. What are the differences in meaning/connotation/usage between them? (This is generalising from the sinifica...
What American English dialect has "et" as the past tense of "eat"?
May 14, 2015 · 4 In several books and TV shows, there have been characters who say "et" instead of "ate" (As in, "I et dinner yesterday at 6:00"). I looked it up on Wiktionary, which …
Difference between "at" and "in" when specifying location
Oct 18, 2012 · I am used to saying "I am in India.". But somewhere I saw it said "I am at Puri (Oriisa)". I would like to know the differences between "in" and "at" in the above two sentences.
What is the origin of the '7 8 9' joke? - English Language & Usage ...
Jan 8, 2021 · The Home News SILLY SQUARE … Why did 6 cry? Because 7 ate 9.— Gina D'Amato, 9, Milltown. … As I'm of a certain age, I tend to blame all jokes like this on the …