Instead Or Instead Of
Difference Between Instead and Instead of As a preposition instead is never used alone. It is always used with of. I will have coffee instead of tea. (NOT I will have coffee instead tea.)...
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Infant vs. Toddler
Difference Between Infant and Toddler The word infant has its origins in the Latin. An infant is a very young child. It is basically a medical term for ‘baby’. The word infant is mainly...
How To Improve Your English Vocabulary
Not having the right word at your disposal can be quite frustrating. Actually it is problem that confounds veteran journalists as well as beginner learners. Sometimes, it is just a matter of not being...
What to Avoid While Studying English Grammar
In this article we will answer the question, “why is grammar important?” Frankly, no one wants to spend hours studying declensions and structuring sentences. But without knowledge of grammar, you will make basic mistakes....
Idioms With Know
As we know it This is an expression used when you are talking about something people are familiar with, especially something that is likely to change forever. A nuclear war could mean the end...
Action Verb Idioms
Here are some action verb idioms in English. Kick a habit To kick a habit is to stop doing something habitual. This is an idiom usually used with smoking and drinking. It is high...
Idioms With Keep
Here is a list of idiomatic expressions using the word keep. Keep one’s chin up To keep one’s chin up is to remain cheerful. It takes courage to keep one’s chin up in the...
Idioms With Heart | Heart Idioms
At heart He is a nice person at heart. Be in good heart = be happy and hopeful Investors are still in good heart, despite recent stock market falls. Close/dear/near to someone’s heart =...
Body Idioms | Idioms Derived From Body Parts
Idioms are common in all kinds of English, formal and informal, spoken and written. Here is a list of idioms derived from the parts of the body. Arm Idioms Keep at arm’s length (If...
Phrasal Verbs With Take
Here is a list of phrasal verbs with the word keep. Definition and examples are also given. Phrasal verbs with take Take a seat (= sit down) Please take a seat. / Please take...