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  1. When is the suffix -tor and -ter used? - English Language Learners ...

    0 There is also a usage trend to use - tor when the intent is to emphasize that the agent is a person, while - ter is used when the agent is not necessarily a person. For example, ‘compu …

  2. What does "ter" mean? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Jun 23, 2021 · Here ter would be the phonemic orthography of to: I wouldn't say no to something stronger if you 've got it, mind. (I have written in bold the words that were replaced to imitate …

  3. What type of English uses the words/pronunciations "yer", "ter", …

    Dec 27, 2022 · A clue to Hagrid’s regional background may come from the rhotocity implied by the post-vocalic ‘r’ in syllables where in the standard pronunciation variant the schwa should be …

  4. What's the difference between `Hello` and `Hello there`?

    Aug 26, 2024 · What's the meaning of there of Hello there? I often see it used Hello there! as opening words, what's the difference between Hello and Hello there?

  5. What is the difference between "I did" and "I have done"

    Apr 20, 2016 · I am always confused about when to use "I did something..." and when to use "I have done something..." Please kindly explain and provide some examples.

  6. How can I say "a period of four months" in one word?

    May 11, 2020 · If I want to say the first three months of the year in one word, I would say "the first quarter". Which word should I use to refer to a period of four months?

  7. I have read and agree / agreed with the terms and conditions

    I agree, I believe both are correct. However, I would use to instead of with: I've read and agree/agreed 'to' the terms and conditions... Agreeing TO them says you've agreed to follow …

  8. What do you call someone who keeps changing their mind?

    Nov 2, 2024 · Note that the word vacillator ( [ vas-uh-ley-ter ]) someone who is indecisive or irresolute. Example: People prefer an unequivocal position from their leaders; vacillators do …

  9. pronunciation - How to pronunce "ght" in English properly?

    Jul 29, 2016 · I'm Italian and I have a pronunciation problem with the sound "ght". How could I pronounce it properly? I have a problem to pronounce this sound in the word "laughter" and …

  10. expressions - I work there/I'm working there/It's where I work ...

    Dec 18, 2020 · I work there vs. I'm working there is a difference of meaning. Usually, and I believe for your intended meaning, the first is correct. You might use the second if you were working …