Accurate word use

[Jumpinbare]

I have seen a number of posters wanting to see language used accurately. So here is a place to post whatever (within site standards), using accurate language. WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get). No vague wordsmithing. No ambiguous meanings. Communication the way it SHOULD be. Misspellings no big deal if readable

 

[Cryptid]

DECIMATE: (v.) To remove or destroy every tenth item or one-tenth of an item or place.
DEVASTATE: (v.) (1) To lay to waste or destroy; (2) To emotionally overwhelm.
THEIR: (adj. or prep.): Indicative of possession.
THERE: (adj.) Indicating a specific location in space and/or time.
THEY'RE: (prn. and v.) Contraction of "They are".

 

[Kalinychta]

Literally (adverb):
1 : in a literal way: such as
a : in a way that uses the ordinary and usual meaning of a word
b : used to stress that a statement or description is true and accurate even though it may be surprising
c : with the meaning of each individual word given exactly
d : in a completely accurate way

 

[Au Naturel]

Let's eat, Grandma! - Dinner time
Let's eat Grandma! - Grandma is in trouble.

 

[Cryptid]

BARE: (adj.) Naked, unadorned.
BEAR: (n.) A large, omnivorous land mammal native to the northern hemisphere.
BEAR: (v.) To carry; to be burdened by.

ELECTRIC SHOCK: (n.) A sudden jolt of electrical current.
ELECTROCUTE: (n.) To kill by electric shock.

 

[Suzanne]

Lose - to have something go missing.
Loose - not tight enough.

Woman - singular
Women - plural.

Learning French ( actually, improving my French lol), I am also learning a lot about my own language and how it is as hard as any language to learn.

My husband often mixes up womAn and womEn, which is why I mention.

I OFTEN see people typing: lose for Loose.

 

[Cryptid]

ASTROLOGY: (n.) Superstitious nonsense.
ASTRONOMY: (n) The scientific study of matter and phenomena in the universe, especially in outer space, including the positions, dimensions, distribution, motion, composition, energy, and evolution of celestial objects.

 

[Fino]

I've always thought that the question "how are you" seems to be asking how I came to exist. Has anyone else ever thought that?

Then there's "how are you doing..." Doing what?

 

[Cryptid]

RIGHT: (n.) Activity considered appropriate for everyone by virtue of birth regardless of an individual's age, ancestry, disability, education, gender, political affiliation, race, religion, or sex.
PRIVILEGE: (n.) A special advantage, immunity, permission, right, or benefit earned by or granted to an individual, class, or caste.

GENDER: (n.) The perception and expression of an individual's own sexual identity, without reference to sex-at-birth.
LOVE: (n.) A strong feeling of affection and concern toward another person, as that arising from kinship or close friendship.
SEX: (n.) (1) The reproductive role into which a person is born; (2) The physical activity that leads to conception, gestation, and eventual birth.

 

[Progster]

I couldn't care less = I don't care.
I could care less = it's possible that I might care less.

I'm well = my mental, emotional and physical health is good/normal.
I'm good = I'm a good person.

 

[Cryptid]

HUMMUS: (n.) A Middle Eastern dip, spread, or savory dish made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. (pronounced "HUM-us").

HUMUS: (n.) The dark organic matter in soil that is formed by the decomposition of plant and animal matter. (pronounced "HEW-mus").

 

[tazz]

I've always thought that the question "how are you" seems to be asking how I came to exist. Has anyone else ever thought that?

Border control usually ask "What's the purpose of your visit?" but one guy asked me "Why are you here?" Hmm... that's a big question.

 

[The Pandector]

I've always thought that the question "how are you" seems to be asking how I came to exist. Has anyone else ever thought that?

Then there's "how are you doing..." Doing what?

May I help you?
What did you have in mind?

 

[The Pandector]

You can’t take the intended meaning of a word for granite.

 

[Outdated]

One that tickles me is the word Silly. I can't find a modern dictionary that lists the true meaning of the word.

Silly = Empty

From The Rhyme Of The Ancient Mariner:

The silly buckets on the deck,
That had so long remained,
I dreamt that they were filled with dew;
And when I awoke, it rained.

 

[Fino]

One that tickles me is the word Silly. I can't find a modern dictionary that lists the true meaning of the word.

Silly = Empty

From The Rhyme Of The Ancient Mariner:

The silly buckets on the deck,
That had so long remained,
I dreamt that they were filled with dew;
And when I awoke, it rained.

Oh dear, I've been calling children "empty" for almost a decade.

 

[Jumpinbare]

Empty Rabbit, Trix are for kids!

 

[The Pandector]

One that tickles me is the word Silly. I can't find a modern dictionary that lists the true meaning of the word.

Silly = Empty

From The Rhyme Of The Ancient Mariner:

The silly buckets on the deck,
That had so long remained,
I dreamt that they were filled with dew;
And when I awoke, it rained.

Much like the words 'vain' and 'vanity' in Biblical use. Empty; pointless. Over the years the connotations have changed, but still ring the same tone. Great post.

 

[Progster]

One that tickles me is the word Silly. I can't find a modern dictionary that lists the true meaning of the word.

Silly = Empty

From The Rhyme Of The Ancient Mariner:

The silly buckets on the deck,
That had so long remained,
I dreamt that they were filled with dew;
And when I awoke, it rained.

And "daft" used to be a kind of powder used to make plaster of Paris.