Jun 15, 2020 · I wonder if there is a difference between the words "whole" and "entire". For example, the following sentences: I spent my whole life waiting for …

May 3, 2017 · No man is an Island, entire of itself From an excerpt by Francis Bacon (1561-1626). What does the line mean? Does it count as a proverb?

Oct 6, 2014 · Why should I use the words "entire group of boys" instead of "entire boys". I know the first one is correct but can't explain why other than it sounds right. I need to explain why as …

Apr 4, 2022 · How should you start a letter when addressing an entire family? Dear The Jones Family, or Dear Jones Family, I was discussing this with my wife and I preferred the former …

May 3, 2017 · Ok, first of all, "No man is an Island, entire on itself" is not a proverb!. It is a poem by John Donne, follow this link for the full poem. Secondly, what you are asking about is a …

Feb 21, 2019 · Which is correct in the following example? "The following staff are/is (?) absent today: John Doe Jane Doe Bob Doe"

Feb 18, 2018 · I wanted to supplement user282290's answer by noting some alternative forms that are also in use: specicide. In 2003, the New York Times published the opinion piece "A …

We have the word 'genocide' for killing off an entire race, and plenty of words for killing people based on how they are related to you (fratricide, filicide, et. al.), but looking over the "cide" …

Where should "in its entirety" be used in place of "in entirety"? Consider the following paragraphs. Which usage is correct, and is the alternative incorrect / less correct, or simply not as commo...

I was about to post this same answer, except specifically saying that there is a tendency for ‘all my life’ to be used more often as an adverb, and ‘my whole life’ as a noun. ‘My whole life’ can …