What’s the difference between ‘solve’ and ‘resolve’?
The verb to solve is generally used to mean find a solution – for example an answer or explanation. We solve a problem, something with a logical or complete answer. The verb to resolve has a number of meanings, one of which is to deal with conclusively – that is, to...
21 alternative verbs to describe speaking
There are many verbs in English that describe speech. If you want to describe a conversation in a more dynamic way, you can choose verbs with more specific meanings than “to say”, which simply means to speak. This is useful if you want to create a varied...Understanding how to fit “answer” and “answer to” into sentences
The word answer is often joined by the preposition to, usually connecting it to a noun (something that requires answering). However, answer can be both a verb and a noun, and they are naturally used differently when forming sentences. So, what are some simple...“I am” or “I do” when answering questions
When answering questions in English, it is useful to use common expressions like “I am” or “I do”. These common verbs are used to respond to questions that require a positive or negative answer, giving you a simple, easy response to questions....Understanding prefixes – sub- (under)
Parts of words in English can often give you valuable clues to their meaning. Prefixes and suffixes usually modify the word they are attached to, so if you understand the meaning of a prefix, you can increase your understanding of a number of new words, and improve...Want to Master English?
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