Lose vs Loose and two too to
Jun 21, 2014 11:09:51 #
I've noticed quite a few posts that misuse these words. No criticism on my part intended, but the following URL will shed some light on the use of these two words. http://www.elearnenglishlanguage.com/blog/english-mistakes/loose-vs-lose/ Having said that, the words to too and two, all pronounced the same, but have entirely different meanings. Most people use the word two correctly, but to and too are a different story. Here is another URL that discusses this issue. http://www.totootwo.com/
Jun 21, 2014 11:14:50 #
algriffin wrote:
I've noticed quite a few posts that misuse these words. No criticism on my part intended, but the following URL will shed some light on the use of these two words. http://www.elearnenglishlanguage.com/blog/english-mistakes/loose-vs-lose/ Having said that, the words to too and two, all pronounced the same, but have entirely different meanings. Most people use the word two correctly, but to and too are a different story. Here is another URL that discusses this issue. http://www.totootwo.com/
They'rs lots of misused wordiology here, butt we have to except it for what it is: kwik typing/slow thinking. Thanks alot for you're comment. Buy for now! :D
One of my favorite lines on DIY shows: "I'm gonna need to pre-drill some holes." I guess there's a special drill for pre-drilling. I'll have to ask the next time I'm in Lowe's.
Jun 21, 2014 11:17:30 #
You can add 'lose' and 'loose' to that. Also, 'their, there, and they're' and likely a lot more. I think it more carelessness than anything else.
The newest one is fun, funner, funnest instead of fun, more fun, and most fun.
But language is not static, so in another 300 years, the people likely won't be able to read our version. So in the end, it doesn't really matter unless you want it too. ;-) :mrgreen:
The newest one is fun, funner, funnest instead of fun, more fun, and most fun.
But language is not static, so in another 300 years, the people likely won't be able to read our version. So in the end, it doesn't really matter unless you want it too. ;-) :mrgreen:
Jun 21, 2014 11:18:47 #
algriffin wrote:
I've noticed quite a few posts that misuse these words. No criticism on my part intended, but the following URL will shed some light on the use of these two words. http://www.elearnenglishlanguage.com/blog/english-mistakes/loose-vs-lose/ Having said that, the words to too and two, all pronounced the same, but have entirely different meanings. Most people use the word two correctly, but to and too are a different story. Here is another URL that discusses this issue. http://www.totootwo.com/
Please let's also not forget that Advice and Advise are two different words that are equally misused as well. Often I read that someone got some good advise when the word should be advice. You can ADVISE someone of a great lens on sale. But my friend gave me some good ADVICE not to buy that lens.
An attorney will ADVISE you on a property settlement but you will pay well for his ADVICE.
Dennis
Jun 21, 2014 11:21:12 #
jerryc41 wrote:
They'rs lots of misused wordiology here, butt we have to except it for what it is: kwik typing/slow thinking. Thanks alot for you're comment. Buy for now! :D
One of my favorite lines on DIY shows: "I'm gonna need to pre-drill some holes." I guess there's a special drill for pre-drilling. I'll have to ask the next time I'm in Lowe's.
One of my favorite lines on DIY shows: "I'm gonna need to pre-drill some holes." I guess there's a special drill for pre-drilling. I'll have to ask the next time I'm in Lowe's.
Yes Jerry, the pre drill is smaller than the final drill.
One could call it a pilot drill to make a pilot hole.
There are drills for countersinking. They are much bigger than the final hole but you don't drill down very far. Lol.
Jun 21, 2014 11:25:19 #
algriffin wrote:
I've noticed quite a few posts that misuse these words. No criticism on my part intended, but the following URL will shed some light on the use of these two words. http://www.elearnenglishlanguage.com/blog/english-mistakes/loose-vs-lose/ Having said that, the words to too and two, all pronounced the same, but have entirely different meanings. Most people use the word two correctly, but to and too are a different story. Here is another URL that discusses this issue. http://www.totootwo.com/
The issue is sloppy teaching sloppy learning - init!
Jun 21, 2014 11:34:43 #
amyinsparta wrote:
The newest one is fun, funner, funnest instead of fun, more fun, and most fun ;-) :mrgreen:
This is a fun topic! :D
Jun 21, 2014 11:38:18 #
Bunko.T wrote:
Yes Jerry, the pre drill is smaller than the final drill.
One could call it a pilot drill to make a pilot hole.
There are drills for countersinking. They are much bigger than the final hole but you don't drill down very far. Lol.
One could call it a pilot drill to make a pilot hole.
There are drills for countersinking. They are much bigger than the final hole but you don't drill down very far. Lol.
Well, yes and no. I've never seen anyone use the term that way on TV. All they mean is that they are drilling the hole before they insert the screw or pop rivet. The alternative is to drill the hole afterwards...:D
It's like pre-boarding a plane. If someone says I can preboard, do I get on the plane or not? :D People use more words than are necessary.
Jun 21, 2014 11:40:25 #
Now that was useful especially with the to and too. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jun 21, 2014 11:41:11 #
The misuse of lose and loose is a particular bugbear of mine. If I correct someone (which I do at times) I write:
If you don't tie that loose shoelace you will lose your shoe
If you don't tie that loose shoelace you will lose your shoe
Jun 21, 2014 11:47:54 #
jerryc41 wrote:
They'rs lots of misused wordiology here, butt we have to except it for what it is: kwik typing/slow thinking. Thanks alot for you're comment. Buy for now! :D
One of my favorite lines on DIY shows: "I'm gonna need to pre-drill some holes." I guess there's a special drill for pre-drilling. I'll have to ask the next time I'm in Lowe's.
One of my favorite lines on DIY shows: "I'm gonna need to pre-drill some holes." I guess there's a special drill for pre-drilling. I'll have to ask the next time I'm in Lowe's.
Kind of like pre-orders. I guess you pre-order then later order.
Jun 21, 2014 11:50:42 #
Pre-drilling is a common practice - better defined as "pilot" holes - a smaller hole drilled first makes drilling "Larger" holes more accurate.
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;-) ;-) :thumbup:
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jerryc41 wrote:
They'rs lots of misused wordiology here, butt we have to except it for what it is: kwik typing/slow thinking. Thanks alot for you're comment. Buy for now! :D
One of my favorite lines on DIY shows: "I'm gonna need to pre-drill some holes." I guess there's a special drill for pre-drilling. I'll have to ask the next time I'm in Lowe's.
One of my favorite lines on DIY shows: "I'm gonna need to pre-drill some holes." I guess there's a special drill for pre-drilling. I'll have to ask the next time I'm in Lowe's.
;-) ;-) :thumbup:
Jun 21, 2014 12:12:16 #
jerryc41 wrote:
They'rs lots of misused wordiology here, butt we have to except it for what it is: kwik typing/slow thinking. Thanks alot for you're comment. Buy for now! :D
One of my favorite lines on DIY shows: "I'm gonna need to pre-drill some holes." I guess there's a special drill for pre-drilling. I'll have to ask the next time I'm in Lowe's.
One of my favorite lines on DIY shows: "I'm gonna need to pre-drill some holes." I guess there's a special drill for pre-drilling. I'll have to ask the next time I'm in Lowe's.
Jerry, you are to, too, two much! :)
Jun 21, 2014 12:14:14 #
One of the worst offenders is "its" and "it's". It's is a contraction for "It is", so try that out whenever you think "it's" is correct, and it's not correct for possessive use.
Jun 21, 2014 12:27:41 #
Another two words that get misused
Practice and practise
One is a place of work for a doctor for example and the other is the repetition of a task to become better at it
But do you know which is which ;)
The other thing is misspelling by you Americans , it's grey and colour for example lol
Practice and practise
One is a place of work for a doctor for example and the other is the repetition of a task to become better at it
But do you know which is which ;)
The other thing is misspelling by you Americans , it's grey and colour for example lol
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