Mar 30, 2011 · Abase suggests groveling or a sense of inferiority and is usually used reflexively (: got down on his knees and abased himself before the king), while demean is more likely to …

Nov 9, 2017 · The oxford online dictionary defines the word abound as follows: abound: Exist in large numbers or amounts. abound in/with Have in large numbers or amounts. but, today I …

Apr 28, 2018 · James Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms, twenty-first edition (1914) lists debase and degrade in a synonym group that also includes abase, bring low, cast down, …

Sep 14, 2010 · The Free Dictionary has since modified their definition: tr.v. hum·bled, hum·bling, hum·bles 1. To cause to feel humble: "He was humbled by the lack of consolation in …

Apr 3, 2023 · This seems to be one of those plural issues where a different plural is used when referring to the large uncountable group. "I found 3 gray hairs this morning" is proper but so is …

Apr 23, 2014 · The Oxford online dictionary defines "pre-plan" as to "plan in advance". But isn't that generally the point of planning - to do it in advance?

Sep 28, 2015 · Which of these are the correct way of saying it: "louden your voice" or "make your voice louder"? Or are both acceptable? Thanks :)