terminology - Classified as/ classified into? - English Language ...
2018年5月2日 · The verb classified takes both the prepositions into as well as as. However, the preposition changes the meaning. The phrase classified into is used with a hypernym or group noun followed by the elements of the group. People can be classified into four basic personality types: optimistic, pessimistic, trusting and envious.
Should I use the verb "class" or "classify"?
2015年11月26日 · The stages of sleep are classified as non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.
What type of words are 'the, a, of' etc grouped as?
2016年5月31日 · Words like 'the', 'a', and 'of' are often called syncategorematic words, words "that do not stand by themselves...
When is "Y" a vowel? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
In school we are taught the vowels: A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y. Today's XKCD got me thinking about when the letter Y is considered to be a vowel. I understand (perhaps incorrectly) that in w...
Part of speech of "very," "extremely," "really," and "quite"
Since adverbs can modify participles, which can be classified as adjectives, The filthily clothed man tried to hug me. it makes a little bit of sense. But, AFAICT, adverbs cannot modify other adverbs or non-participle adjectives, but very, extremely, really, and quite can.
"Lunch" vs. "dinner" vs. "supper" — times and meanings?
2011年4月24日 · @Mitch: As an American, I'd mostly agree with Matthias that "lunch" refers to a noon-time meal and "supper" to an evening meal regardless of size, while "dinner" specifically refers to a larger or more formal meal.
What is the difference between a "category" and a "type"
2012年10月27日 · I don't agree on the subjective trait you're giving to it. If something is a drama, it can't be a comedy for someone else. Otherwise, I could say that "Othello" by Shakespeare can be classified as a comedy to me, while it's pretty known that it's a tragedy. –
single word requests - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
2016年2月24日 · You might go with sundries. Various items not important enough to be mentioned individually ()While this meaning is a bit broader than what you describe, there is a convention of using sundries for exactly the types of items you list (toiletries, etc.).
parts of speech - Yes, no, adverbs, and interjections - English ...
Although sometimes classified as interjections, they do not qualify as such, and they are not adverbs. They are sometimes classified as a part of speech in their own right , sentence words, word sentences, or pro-sentences, although that category contains more than yes and no and not all linguists include them in their lists of sentence words.
Word that includes laptop, tablet, smartphone etc
2015年3月27日 · Also fitting into that broader category are such things as portable (wireless) printers and portable (wireless) scanners. At the other extreme, things like ear-attached Bluetooth devices, wireless headphones, and smartwatches are certainly "mobile devices" but (for obvious reasons) aren't classified as "handhelds").