Community Discussions
How to pronounce "volume" and "value"
Google says volume is pronounced as välyəm but how? Too hard to pronounce this schwa sound, can I pronounce it like "väl-you-m", and "value" as "val-you"?
Best "incorrect" translation I've ever seen
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The meaning of the word "overlooked" confuses me
Apparently, when people say something is overlooked, it means that the thing does not get enough recognition for what it deserves, is that correct? However, when we say something is overhyped or overestimated, it means the opposite. The latter examples is much more intuitive to me (the "hype" or "estimation" is "over" the actual value). However the meaning of "overlook" always confuses me. Shouldn't it be "underlooked"?
Do native speakers use the subjunctive mood?
Today, my professor at university told me about the subjunctive mood. "I'll recommend Sam join the party." Not "joins" According to her, in Japan(my country), the kids learn this in high school. But since I went to the International Baccalaureate thing’s high school, I used English to discuss, instead of learning the language itself. And I really think the subjunctive mood sounds weird.
Is there a word for someone who brings you a lot of profit?
Like for example, you're a producer and one of your singers is extremely popular and having him brings you a ton of money so you don't want to ever let him go, he's your what? In my language, he's your "chicken that lays golden eggs", but that doesn't seem to be a thing in english. (i'm not looking for obvious words like "moneymaker", i need more funny or sarcastic way of saying it)
Does “assume” really sound like “a soon”, with the “n” sound? 😂
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Does “social butterfly” have negative connotation?
My friend just told me that this phrase usually conveys disapproval. Is this true? I’ve got mixed results when consulting Google
Please explain why is there no “to” before “guide” in this sentence
And why is “need” before “only”
Is it acceptable to use “could” with a specific event? For instance, “I could make it to the party yesterday.” “I hope I could get a higher grade last term.” “I hope I could swim last year.”
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How learning english?
Hi i AM brazilian, my english is bad and not can write english perfect but when i read can understand everything,why does this happen? Obs: I wrote with help of google