English is not my first language. Nonetheless, I've been consuming written media forms in English ever since I was sitting in primary school; big...
Hi, I'm looking to find written sound effects that I can use when I write my comic book and any other writing piece that would benefit from the...
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I just post this in case anyone knew about some modern legally Downlable English and specially English-Spanish dictionary. I got from...
I just had a moment. We've got the Chambers, the Collins, the Oxford—and possibly a few others... I understand it's not cricket to mix US and UK...
I have tried google, dictionaries, online thesaurus, and "phone-a-friend". I can't find a word, or shorter and clearer phrase that describes what...
Hello, New to the forum and newbie writer. I write in both English and French and tend to use a lot of expressions derived from slang. I also...
Mae Govannen has become my 'go to' site for Elvish language inspiration. It's been a very useful resource for me as I developed the world of...
I wanted to buy an Oxford English Dictionary/Thesaurus combo and an Oxford American Dictionary/Thesaurus or a Webster's Dictionary/Thesaurus...
I would think the only reason to have a print dictionary and thesaurus is if your phone or your computer distracts you easily, but I don't see...
This has been a persistent problem for me- simply finding the right word to use or describe certain maneuvers or motions used in swordplay. I know...
Most dictionaries don't have "healthless," but I'd like to use it. What sounds better? 1- Poor Sasha, loveless and health-less. (Standard.) 2-...
i have a love for words, grammar, spelling, & how they look. i find myself getting almost angry when i see them being abused :mad: a 'friend'...
Aloha everybody, I go by "surfwinky" and I am looking forward to being part of the Writing Forums family. I'm a little on the older side of...
Let's say there is a problem with the network. Do you "troubleshoot the network"? Or do you "troubleshoot the network problem"? Both seem...
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