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- How much should I trust Wiktionary? - English Language Learners Stack . . .
Wiktionary theoretically has the same vulnerabilities as Wikipedia These include people engaging in internet vandalism, people editing a wiki to push an agenda, people who are editing Wiktionary in good faith but who are biased, and lack of editorial oversight
- Can the word genocide be used as a verb? If it cant, what are the . . .
Here, on Wiktionary, it says we can use "genocide" as a transitive verb to mean "To commit genocide (against); to eliminate (a group of people) completely " In other dictionaries though, I couldn't find any descriptions that define "genocide" as a verb
- What is the difference in meaning between the baptizand baptisand . . .
9 You link to Wiktionary, which doesn't support your " (or has been)" with examples All of the examples are clear that the baptisand is in the process of being baptised, or at least it's imminent Once they've been baptised, "baptised" is a more appropriate term You might compare "graduand" (wiktionary again) - one who is about to graduate
- Different words with the same meaning
In order to know how to use the words I suggest you look them up in Wiktionary, which gives all the information you need in order to decide if the word is the right one for your context
- Difference between gangway and aisle in an auditorium
0 From Wiktionary: Gangway: a passageway through which to enter or leave, such as one between seating areas in an auditorium, or between two buildings Aisle: a clear path through rows of seating Is the key difference here that a gangway leads to an exit door, while an aisle can just lead from one wall to the other in an auditorium or movie
- Does Im gonna get it mean that Im going to get scolded or punished?
Non-historical dictionaries (and Wiktionary is one) list usages in order of currency (how often each is used) Wiktionary lists the 'catch on' sense before the 'cop it' sense
- Is unapply a word used in the english language?
Let's say I apply for a job Then I have a change of mind and don't want to apply any longer What is the correct word for this? Is it correct to use the word unapply?
- Is horsies a valid word? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Here's the word from a more inclusive dictionary: Wiktionary "horsy" horsy (plural horsies) (childish or endearing) A child's term or name for a horse So, it's a valid word if you are less than six years old, or are talking to someone who is Horsie (or horsy) also appears as an adjective in other dictionaries
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