The Difference between...

[Dr.Talal]

Hey guys , how are you doing?

I'd like to ask some questions about the differences between many groups of words.

let's start with ... Stop and Stop to

E.G

1- I stopped to smoke.
2- I stopped smoking.

What's the difference between one and two?
it's easy

waiting for your answers fffg

[kaka2212]

ican sorry

[Dr.Talal]

anybody would try

come on guys !!

[Dr.Talal]

ohh forgot sorry

thaaaaaaaaaaaaanks Kaka for your replay


and Kaka is my best player :)

[خجل الورد]

I think the first it's mean stopped for Action (event)

but the other one it's mean your active, I mean you stopped smoking

I interpreted according to my understanding of the phrases
but if there the base, you must tell us to search it6 ^ـ^.

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Thank you for your topic .......and I wait for your response

[Dr.Talal]

thanks ,, your answer is correct

stopped to smoke means for example "while i was walking, i stopped at the corner to smoke" as you explained


stop smoking means quit smoking,, I don't smoke anay more

if the answer unclear please tell me

[Dr.Talal]

Second ,,,,


1- I used to work at that store

2- I am used to working at that store

what's the difference ?


Waiting for more and more answers ,, please

[رقـيـ{المشاعر}ـقـة]

Sooooo Interesting

1- I used to work at that store

2- I am used to working at that store

The 1st one means I used to work ,,, at the past

BUT

The 2nd one means I used to work in the past and untill now..

GO On

[Dr.Talal]

perfect answer

[نجم المدينة]

I stop smoking
means that i give up smokinh
I stop to smoke
means that I stop to have a cigaritte

[فارس22]

the first sentence means that I worked in that store in the past but now I don't work there anymore.
The second sentence means that I am accustomed to working there and I am still working in that store

[xpert]

Ok buddies! What's the difference between glad and happy

[never say die]

glad mean very very happy or more formal than happy

[xpert]

Happy can be followed by a noun whereas glad cannot. For example, we say
He is a happy man- not a glad man

Aslo, we say
happy - happier - the happiest- not gladder or the gladdest


Question: What's the difference between closed and shut

[Dr.Talal]

shut can be for doors windows and eyes as well as closed, but we can use closed with further words like society and stores

the store is closed, not shut

i don't know i am gussing

[ذكريآت]

i think

close, shut
usage: move so that an opening or passage is obstructed make shut; "Close the door"; "shut the window"

[xpert]

As adjectives, closed and shut can often used with the same meaning but slight differences closed can be used before a noun whereas shut cannot. We say
a closed door/road not a shut door/road

As verbs, we prefer close for slow movements (a flower closing at night) and close is more common in formal style

Notice: We close (not shut) roads, railyways etc (channels of communication) also we close letters, bank accounts, meetings etc


What's the difference between job, occupation and profession

[Dr.Talal]

i have no idea

[ali3llawi]

i think i know the meaning

occupation: means . job in office or factory ...etc

profession: means . job in hand

for example: drowing art barber ...etc


i hope it's correct

[xpert]

Job is a normal word to describe what someone does for a living; it cannot always be reaplced by occupation
Example: He's applying for a job in a bank- not a profession or occupation


Occupation is the formal word for job and is used used in limited contexts like form-filling
Example: This form asks for details about you age, occupation/job, etc. not profession

Profession is high-status work that requires special training and education: law, medicine are profession; lawyers and doctors a professional people
Example: After studying law, I entered the legal profession- not job or occupation

[fluent]

well done

[fluent]

Whats difference between Car / Cart / Carriage / Vehicle


Waiting your response

[xpert]

Car: a motor vehicle with four wheels. Another meaning of car related to railroads

Cart: a vehicle with two or four wheels, drawn by horses or donkeys or pulled by hands

Carriage: A vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses. Another meaning is baby buggy which is a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around

Vehicle: any means of transportation -a general word- that usually carries people or objects

[fluent]

all right
thankes for quickly replying

[xpert]

What's the difference between respond to, reply to and answer

[Dr.Talal]

respond means to react to something ...

your response or your reaction


replay means to answer someone by saying or writing something


answer means to answer someone asking

[xpert]

Hi doc! Thanks for answering. Notice the diffrence between replay and reply. Check what you wrote if you don't mind


I answered her card/replied to her card. Notice the preposition to
.Answer and reply to are neutral in meaning

Have you decided how to respond to her letter yet? Respond suggests reacting suitably and favorably

[الخيانه صارت ميانه]

i stoped to smoke
it is mean i stope the smoking some time and then come bace smoke
i stoped smoking
it is mean i never smok another time

[xpert]

i stoped to smoke
it is mean i stope the smoking some time and then come bace smoke
i stoped smoking
it is mean i never smok another time


Wow! That's really fantastic but let me correct some mistakes

I stopped to smoke


It is mean ... you'd better say "It means" x

[Dr.Talal]

Thanx for correcting , and especeilly your way of correcting

>> I wanted to write "reply" but i was in a hury so i added " a" >> then the meaning completely changed wow !! I should be more carefull

thanks a lot Teacher , i prefer to call you Xpert if you don't mind


thanks Xpert
ofcaurse you don't LOOOL

[xpert]

Dr. Talal! I really don't know what to say. Thanks a million for the sweet words

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[xpert]

What's the difference between house and home

[عصفورة الحزن]

Home where people live permanently and the house where people live for few days not live permanently

[xpert]

That's Good! Read this, please

A house is a physical structure with walls and a roof and a door

A home can be anywhere you live, your home may be a mobile home, or a motor home, or an igloo. As they say, "home is where the heart is."

Remember
A house can be built by anyone but a home can be only made by family members

Also remember
A house is the physical building. A home is a place where you reside that has love and warmth. A home could be a trailer, a hut, a car, anywhere where you and your loved ones are

Don't forget this
Always say: Three new houses had been built here

[عصفورة الحزن]

Thank you for comment

I read earlier on this subject

God bless you

[Dr.Talal]

What's the difference between

emigrate and immigrate




waiting for ya

[xpert]

That's really a nice question! There're three confusing words which I'm going to shed light on. These words are migrate, emigrate and immigrate

Migrate refers to the movement of people from one place to another within a country or area: people who do this called migrants

Example: 1. A lot of people from the countryside are migrating to the towns
Notice: We never use emigrate or immigrate for birds an animals: we say migrant birds
Example: Many species of birds migrate to warmer places in winter

Emigrate usually from a place = permanently leave your native country, people who this are emigrants
Example: Millions of people emigrated from Europe to the States in the 20th century

Immigrate usually to a place = go to live in a country which is not your native country, people who do this are immigrants
Example: A lot of people immigrated to Britain from Africa in 60s

[Dr.Talal]

that's the perfect answer


thanks Xpert

I expected you would answer it ,, and you did

[xpert]

Ok! What's the difference between speed and velocity

[Queen of the lamp]

In physics, speed is defined as the rate of increase (or decrease) of distance travelled, with time.Linear velocity is the rate of increase (or decrease) of distance traversed by a body in a particular direction. Speed is defined with the omission of reference to direction. Thus, velocity is a vector quantity and speed is a scalar one.

[xpert]

Scientifically speaking, what you said is absolutely correct. In simple English

Speed refers to man-made objects such as cars, trains, planes etc

Velocity refers to natural things such as light, sound, wind etc


What's the difference between people and peoples

[Dr.Talal]

I think people is uncountable

[xpert]

Try again

[Dr.Talal]

Looooooooooooool

[Queen of the lamp]

Yes, people is the usual plural. Peoples has a very specialized use only-- when we are speaking ethhnographically of various races, tribes, populations, etc

The peoples of South America include the Jivaro, the Wayana and the Inca

I just copied the answer from the internet ,and I didn't get the point
could you explain it ,please

[سفانة]

thank you................

[xpert]

What you said is with no question correct

People is used when we talk about one nation, country, race etc
Saudi people are interested in traveling

Peoples is used when we talk about different nations, races, countries etc
European peoples are interested in football
This includes people from different countries e.g. England, France, Holland etc

[xpert]

What's the difference between these two sentences

My brother who is a teacher has gone to America

My brother, who is a teacher, has gone to America

[Queen of the lamp]

When we put commas that means the information between them is not important It is additional . we can omit it
so,in the sentence with commas his brother is already known for the listeners may be because he has only one brother or he talked about his brother earlier
but in the other sentence the listeners don't know which brother he is talking about so he has to specify which brother he means
so,the information is necessary we cannot omit it

I hope my answer is correct

[xpert]

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What is the difference between arrived at and arrived to

[the queen]

arrived at, for exampel; he arrived at 7:00 o'clock
arrived to ,for exampel , he arrived to see you

i hope that this is the wright answer

[xpert]

The sentences you wrote are, with no question, correct. However, I hope you shed some light on the core difference

arrived at: to reach an agreement, a solution or a conclusion through effort or a process
Example: After a long discussion, the two group arrived at an agreement

arrived to: to reach a destination, i.e. a place
Example: He arrived to Jeddah

Notice: You can use (in) when you reach a place
Example: Alah arrived in New York

[AL PACINO]

Apparently it's my turn, What's the difference between:

Answer for / Answer to

[xpert]

answer for: to be liable or accountable: You must answer for your actions


answer to: to give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument) x
The defendant answered to all the charges of the prosecution

[xpert]

What's the difference between determine and decide

[AL PACINO]

xpert, you're the best.


Determine:
to control or influence something directly, or to decide what will happen:
People should be allowed to determine their own future.


Decide:
to choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities:
In the end, we decided to go to the theatre.


Now; what is the difference between:

at this moment

for the moment

[xpert]

That's really a very good question

At this moment (or) at the moment means now
Example: I'm afraid Alan is busy at the moment

For the moment (or) for the present means for a short time
I'm very happy at work but I'll stay there for the moment

You can also add
In a moment which means very soon
Example: I'll be back in a moment

[xpert]

What is the diffeence between lost and missing

[AL PACINO]

Lost:

If something is lost, no one knows where it is:

- Things tend to get lost when you move house.

Missing:

to notice that something is lost or absent.

- He didn't miss his wallet until the waiter brought the bill


Am I right? I think I missed something.

[AL PACINO]

Now; what is the difference between: Each and Every ?

[xpert]

Each means every one separately
Every means each, all


Sometimes, each and every have the same meaning
Prices go up each year
Prices go up every year

But often they are not exactly the same
Each expresses the idea of 'one by one'. It emphasizes individuality
Every is half-way between each and all. It sees things or people as singular, but in a group or in general.

Consider the following

Every artist is sensitive
Each artist sees things differently
Every soldier saluted as the President arrived
The President gave each soldier a medal

[xpert]

What's the difference between shade and shadow

[AL PACINO]

I've been asked this question frequently, here you are:

Shade:

slight darkness caused by something blocking the direct light from the sun.

Shadow:

a dark shape that appears on a surface when the light cannot shine on it because something is in the way.

[AL PACINO]

Here you are:

Drive vs ride ????

[xpert]

People ride horses, motorcycles and bicycles

Drive: cars, trains, buses, trucks

Notice: If you are taking a bus to go somewhere but you are not the driver then you are "riding the bus". x

[xpert]

What's the difference between this night and tonight

[AL PACINO]

Night:
the part of every 24 hour period when it is dark because there is very little light from the sun

Tonight:
(during) the night of the present day:


Any addition.....!!!

[AL PACINO]

What's the difference between As and Like ?

[xpert]

Read the question again bro

this night
tonight

[xpert]

Since my question was left unanswered, I think this the proper time to know the answer

To know the difference compare

See you tonight
I was born on this night thirty years ago

I hope it is clear now

[xpert]

Although the difference between "as" and "like" was discussed before, it is useful to remind the new readers of it

The word 'as' is usually followed by a helping verb whereas 'like' is not

Examples

Alan plays tennis as professionals do
Alan plays tennis like professionals

[xpert]

What's the difference between direct and lead

[never say die]

i do not know

[xpert]

What's the difference between direct and lead

Direct = be in charge of a thing such as a plan, a policy etc
Who directs party policy

Lead = be in charge of people
Who's leading the party in the next election

[xpert]

What's the difference between road and street? x

[الحسناااء]

The difference between the road and the street is that way over or through the narrow streets is bigger and A wider area and this is the difference between them as I know

[xpert]

But there are big streets such as Walll Street in New York. Why isn't called a road

I trust your capability
Try again, sis

[moslmm]

HI. master xpert
i think that the difference between street and road is :
street : is used in towns and cities with houses and shops i mean iside the town or city
road : is used in way that is prepared for vehicles to travel on like ways that are prepared to link between cities that is we called high way

[xpert]

street : is used in towns and cities with houses and shops i mean iside the town or city
road : is used in way that is prepared for vehicles to travel on like ways that are prepared to link between cities that is we called high way

Fantastic! This is the correct answer

[xpert]

What's the difference between

rescue from and save from

[ali3llawi]

you all doing a great teach here

i'll give a try

rescue means: rescue someone from danger or trouble

save means: save from ruin or destruction or harm

[xpert]

rescue means: rescue someone from danger or trouble
save means: save from ruin or destruction or harm

Superb as usual! That's the correct answer


What's the difference between department and section

[moslmm]

department : it is part of big organisation as company or faculity
section : it is one of the parts as small part of big part also it is used in sections of materials to check it