
a / an specific situation | WordReference Forums
Nov 29, 2005 · Which one is correct? "a specific situation" or "an specific situation"? I know "an" normally goes with words starting with a vowel but in this case...
Definite/indefinite and specific/non-specific - WordReference Forums
Apr 23, 2007 · Maybe they are actually specific/non-specific adjective endings? If we would add an adjective in this example, then for translation (1) it would be the definite ending and indefinite for the …
on or in date (eg. July 7, 2009) - WordReference Forums
Jul 7, 2009 · For a specific date, you need to use on - on July 7, 2009. For a month or a year or a season, use in - in July / in 2009 / in the summer.
Capitalization when using specific insitutions - WordReference Forums
Nov 3, 2009 · Hello, I was wondering which sentence is correct in terms of capitalization of the word "bank": ABC bank, the largest bank in Europe, every year offers a generous gift to the Bank's best …
have no reason for doing something vs. have no reason to do something
Oct 30, 2017 · If it is something you are deciding not to do, and explaining this to someone, use (2) If it is something you did, and are saying there was no specific reason, use (1).
specific to/for - WordReference Forums
Jan 22, 2015 · Hi. What's the difference between specific to and specific for?
"tailored for" vs. "tailored to" | WordReference Forums
May 14, 2010 · Hello, Which form would sound better to a native's ear between: the system has been tailored for (this application) and the system has been tailored to (this application) ? A google fight …
in/on the early morning of May 5 | WordReference Forums
May 24, 2023 · but "on a {specific} morning" relates to the morning of a specific day. Thank you for your help. So if morning was combined with a date, it is still better to use on, right? > On the morning of …
A/an: specific problem [S] | WordReference Forums
Jan 8, 2008 · a specific problem an is reserved for use before nouns with a vowel sound Not exactly. It has to do with the next word, regardless of what it might be. For example: Put an extra plate on the …
gear to vs gear towards vs gear for - WordReference Forums
Mar 26, 2016 · Hello! Is there any specific difference between gear to and gear towards and gear for, are these verbs interchangeable? Do these prepositions add any nuance? For example, would it make …