
What is the meaning of "log" in "hours logged"? [closed]
Oct 1, 2019 · 1 log is a noun and according to Merriam-Webster is defined as: a record of performance, events, or day-to-day activities So for example, A teacher asks a student to …
Is there any difference between a heavy meal and a large meal, …
Apr 12, 2024 · Is this really so? the definition of "light meal" from collinsdictionary.com: "A light meal consists of a small amount of food, or of food that is easy to digest." the definition of …
meaning - Differences between branch, twig, and bough - English ...
Jun 12, 2013 · Could someone explain to me the differences in meaning between those words: branch, twig, and bough? For me they look very similar. Picture would be very helpful. :)
phonetics - What exactly is a long vowel sound? - English …
Dec 17, 2023 · 5 I am having a hard time grasping the definition of the term 'long vowel sounds', a long vowel sound is defined as a sound with the same pronunciation as its letter. The long …
The meaning of "masking off" - English Language Learners Stack …
Mar 9, 2025 · 6 What is the meaning of "masking off" in "before masking tape, auto shops were 'masking off' for each color application using glue and paper"? One definition I found for …
What does "wrought upon" mean in this context?
Sep 18, 2022 · Yes, but it's probably a bit more than just "caused him": "caused him" wouldn't have to be intentional, but "wrought upon him" is. Something like "inflicted upon him" would be …
What does the phrase "come in" mean in this context?
Oct 1, 2022 · Thanks, I didn't know that. I'm a newbie when it comes to forums:) I selected "place in a contest" because I knew this definition for this phrase and it was the closest thing relating …
Difference between "materially" and "substantially"
Jul 12, 2019 · The relevant ("legal contexts") entry in the full OED first defines material as Of evidence or a fact: significant or influential, esp. in having affected a person's decision-making. …
What is an entry in a dictionary? - English Language Learners Stack ...
Jul 29, 2020 · An "entry" in a dictionary is a headword (the word that gets looked up), plus its definition and any ancillary information that pertains to that word, such as an etymology, any …
definition - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Feb 1, 2025 · Update: two meanings of "con artist" from dictionary.com: a person adept at lying, cajolery, or glib self-serving talk a person adept at swindling by means of confidence games; …