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  1. "More Bored" Vs "Boreder" - English Language & Usage Stack …

    "Boreder" might be considered "legal" according to some guidelines, but is to be avoided because of the likely confusion with "border".

  2. Should the words "city"/"state"/"province" be capitalized (if not ...

    When referring to an entity like a government body, should it be capitalized if referring to is by classification(?). E.g., if I write: The City of New York requires us to get a building permit.

  3. adjectives - East Coast, East coast, or east coast? - English …

    Apr 29, 2015 · The 'Home Counties' is the collective name given to the six counties which border London, but I am always at a loss as to whether to apply capitals.I think I will compose a …

  4. More formal way of saying: "Sorry to bug you again about this, …

    Aug 22, 2011 · I assume by "Sorry to bug you again about this" that you were already given help with "X", so instead of an apology, perhaps a thank you would work better: Thank you for your …

  5. single word requests - What is the name of the area of skin …

    Apr 29, 2014 · The pink parts are called the upper and lower vermilion, the border between the skin and the vermilion is called the vermilion border, the wet, shiny inner portion of what …

  6. capitalization - To capitalize or not to capitalize "southern ...

    Dec 28, 2017 · It only loosely defines a region of California and its border is not officially defined either. However, I was recently advised by someone who I consider to be educated to …

  7. Limit, border or boundary? - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Oct 21, 2015 · Which word is most apt to state that there is a (abstract but definite) border which defines the difference between two religions, philosophies or faiths? Is it limit, border or …

  8. is it a rule - Is more than one "nor" after a "neither" correct ...

    Feb 6, 2013 · Kipling wasn't one of those people either: But there is neither East nor West, Border, nor Breed, nor Birth, When two strong men stand face to face, though they come from …

  9. On the brink/verge/edge of - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Aug 5, 2012 · Based on what I understand of the words, verge seems to suggest the border between two things or a line between two spaces. Think of the word converge. That means …

  10. capitalization - Should "global south" be capitalized? - English ...

    Jan 9, 2016 · You'll need to complete a few actions and gain 15 reputation points before being able to upvote. Upvoting indicates when questions and answers are useful. What's reputation …