English Common Errors: ample –English Editing
Ample = (more than) enough; plenty (of): ‘The boot contains ample room for two large suitcases.’ ‘Just one spoonful should…
Ample = (more than) enough; plenty (of): ‘The boot contains ample room for two large suitcases.’ ‘Just one spoonful should…
In British English alternate and alternative have different meanings. Alternate = (1) happening in turn, first one then other: ‘alternate…
Alone = without other people around you: ‘I’ve thought about getting married, but I prefer living alone.’ lonely = sad…
Before the singular form of a countable noun we usually use whole or entire: ‘We spent whole the lesson singing…
Aid is mainly used as a noun: ‘Many countries survive on foreign aid from richer neighbors.’ ‘It is government policy…
After is used instead of afterwards only informal styles, usually in phrases such as ‘soon after’, ‘not long after’ or…
Be afraid to do sth = be unwilling to do something because you are frightened about what may happen: ‘She…
When actually means ‘in fact’, it is used to correct a misunderstanding: ‘People think we’ve got lots of money, but…