Consider the following words: impossible; incorrect; impatient; illegal; irregular; The meaning of the prefixes is the same (negation the adverb), but they are still different prefixes....

The phrase "Who's in?" does exist in very informal English, at least in American English. It is equivalent to saying "Who wants to participate in X with me?" It is not used very often, at least …

I just don't get the reasoning behind which one is correct in which situation. Typically I use the wrong one, or I use them when I'm not supposed to.

I really don't think it's possible to have a proper discussion, especially around why, when it comes to informality like this (or semi-slang). The only reason that we have gonna (as far as I can …

Mar 12, 2016 · So I know that, generally speaking, the prefix "im-" means "not" or "the opposite of" which is fine in words like immobile, impolite, impossible etc. However, while helping my …

Feb 2, 2017 · That would be common, but not proper. As noted in the comments, well should modify doing; I'm doing well (well is HOW I am doing). I say this, but most of my peers do not. …

Jul 4, 2018 · The expression "I'm in" or "count me in" mean that you wish to be included in a proposed activity. For example: "I'm going to the bar. Anyone else coming?" "Count me in!" I …

Aug 6, 2011 · I basically learnt that words that start with a 'm' or 'p' get 'im' as a negative prefix, whilst words starting with 'r' get 'ir' in such a case (irreverent, irrelevant). However, I stumbled …

Feb 4, 2015 · I'm trying to understand the origins of the phrase "I'm game". I understand how the phrase is used in everyday English, but what are the origins of this phrase? How did it come to …

Aug 13, 2010 · The greeting How are you? is asking How are you doing in general? — How are you? I'm well. [Misunderstood the question.] because well as an adjective which means: in …