Feb 7, 2016 · Which one is correct, and why? I confused you with someone else. I confused you for someone else? I have mistaken you with someone else. I have mistaken you for someone …

Jul 18, 2011 · Else is an adverb which in your phrase could be rewritten as someone different's (or instead's). There is no plural form for an adverb so elses and elses' are always wrong.

Dec 11, 2007 · In AE, we often say "I thought you were somebody/someone else." "I mistook/confused you for someone else" is idiomatic. "Confounded" is not idiomatic for this …

Oct 2, 2006 · Is there anyone else who would like to make a statement. (someone could work here) Personally, I would only say "someone" in this context if I hear a voice or some …

Feb 26, 2011 · What's the difference between "you must have confused me with someone else" and "you must have me confused with someone else"? I often hear people use sentences like …

Mar 13, 2008 · Just have it be "Someone else." There's no real point to have those other two words there, unless you wanted to really clarify that it's someone else than you and not …

May 5, 2020 · As Packard suggested, "replacing someone w/ someone else" doesn't necessarily mean firing. For example, you could say "I'm getting promoted, so he's replacing me with …

Sep 19, 2018 · What's the difference in meaning between someone and someone else? I've got this sentense in the meanings or a word. the act of gradually taking away someone else's …

Jun 28, 2009 · "Someone else" is more usual than "another person", and "another person" tends to be more objectifying. For example, I might use "another person" if I have a particular other …

Nov 5, 2004 · Could someone answer a quick question regarding letter format? What do you write at the end of a letter to indicate that you have been asked to write that letter for someone else …