
"someone’s" vs. "someone else’s"-- any difference?
May 10, 2021 · Strictly speaking "someone" rather than "someone else" could include yourself and it is quite permissible to say "I'm collecting this on my own behalf" so, yes, there is a difference. Most …
grammatical number - Plural form of "someone"'? - English Language ...
Someone, and indeed any indefinite pronoun that ends in "one" is always singular. The word people is a good choice; however, the second part of your compound sentence sounds as if you are talking to …
What is a word for someone who wants to do everything or be …
Feb 15, 2024 · I want a word for a person who wants to become something they get influenced by, or be like the someone or achieve their traits or just embody them completely. A word for someone who …
I'm looking for a word that describes someone who dislikes change/is ...
Jul 27, 2024 · Closed 1 year ago. I'm looking for a word that describes someone who dislikes change even while their current situation is less than favorable and keeps things even if they are old, worn …
English word for someone who often and unwarrantedly imposes on …
Dec 16, 2020 · For example, someone who goes on a trip and takes a lot more luggage than others even though there is limited space, or a roommate who asks you to take care of some of their chores …
genderless pronouns - Why use "their" after "someone"? - English ...
Sep 2, 2014 · "Someone has forgotten their book". Why can we use 'Their" and what's the difference if instead of "their" we use "his/her"?
Is there a specific term to describe someone who is religious but does ...
Sep 25, 2025 · The OP seems to be seeking a term for those who do accept the core of some organised religion ('someone who is religious or content with the religion they were born into'), but reserves the …
What is it called when someone implies something without directly ...
Sep 5, 2024 · What is it called when someone implies something without directly saying it, so they can deny they said what they were implying. Example: "Only a certain type of people put raisins in potato …
How to ask someone if we can be on a first name basis?
Jan 20, 2024 · This is kind of a problem that you might imagine, but rarely actually occurs. In any casual situation, first names are always used. In nearly all internal business situations first names are …
Word for someone who thinks they can do anything, and believes ...
Apr 24, 2014 · If someone thinks they are always doing the right thing, and believes others are wrong, what would I call them? Say, for example, I did something that person considers wrong. But then on …