Stargzer's rule is excellent but one more little point ties it all up nicely:
When you effect something, you cause it.
"Eberntson's question effected an interesting series of replies that affected our understanding of the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'."
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- Fri Feb 18, 2005 2:25 pm
- Forum: Grammar
- Topic: What is the correct usage of "affect" & "
- Replies: 12
- Views: 34443
- Thu Feb 17, 2005 8:17 pm
- Forum: Good Word Discussion
- Topic: PANDER
- Replies: 2
- Views: 12768
PANDER
• pander • Pronunciation: pæn-dêr Part of Speech: Noun, Intransitive verb Meaning: 1. [Noun] The scientific term for pimp, a procurer of sexual favors. 2. [Noun] A person who complies with the base inclinations of others. 3. [Verb] To lower one's standards or morals for approval or wealth, as to pa...
- Thu Feb 17, 2005 8:15 pm
- Forum: Good Word Discussion
- Topic: DOOZY
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9064
DOOZY
• doozy • Pronunciation: du-zee Part of Speech: Noun Meaning: A pip, a beaut, a lulu, a humdinger, a lollapalooza, in other words, an epitome, prime example, something truly extraordinary in its class. Notes: Although I've equated lulu, beaut, humdinger, and lollapalooza in today's definition, this...
- Tue Feb 15, 2005 12:15 am
- Forum: Good Word Discussion
- Topic: Lament
- Replies: 2
- Views: 12845
Lament
• lament • Pronunciation: lê-ment • Hear it! Part of Speech: Transitive verb, Noun Meaning: 1. [Verb] To express grief, mourning, sorrow. 2. [Verb] To regret, feel grief or sorrow. 3. [Noun] A written or oral expression of grief or mourning, such as a poem or song. Notes: Today's word has a rich if...
- Sun Feb 13, 2005 10:04 pm
- Forum: Good Word Discussion
- Topic: VALENTINE - A Preview (comments welcome)
- Replies: 36
- Views: 81760
Valentine
I did, indeed, Apo. Thanks for sharing it--even though it did leave me a bit envious.
- Sun Feb 13, 2005 11:38 am
- Forum: Good Word Discussion
- Topic: VALENTINE - A Preview (comments welcome)
- Replies: 36
- Views: 81760
VALENTINE - A Preview (comments welcome)
• Valentine • Pronunciation: væ-lên-'tayn Part of Speech: Noun, Verb Meaning: 1. The name of St. Valentine. 2. A gift or card sent or given to a sweetheart of loved one on St. Valentine's Day, February 14, a day that celebrates love. 3. The sweetheart or loved one to whom a St. Valentine's Day card...
- Sun Feb 13, 2005 11:32 am
- Forum: Good Word Discussion
- Topic: MANTRA
- Replies: 11
- Views: 25535
Tarheels
Tim,
I've bragged about this so many times, I'm not sure if you realized it, but I, too, am from Fayetteville, NC--grew up in the same household as Dr. Language of YDC, in fact. We always had words for each other growing up.
I've bragged about this so many times, I'm not sure if you realized it, but I, too, am from Fayetteville, NC--grew up in the same household as Dr. Language of YDC, in fact. We always had words for each other growing up.
- Sun Feb 13, 2005 11:28 am
- Forum: Good Word Discussion
- Topic: INFANTRY
- Replies: 16
- Views: 36986
Infantry
I try to find words that tell a story about us and where we come from, how we really think, what we are currently up to. Other WotDs aim at vocabulary building--and most of our words are chosen for that, too. However, the words of a language draw a map of the people who speak them and, to use your m...
- Sun Feb 13, 2005 11:23 am
- Forum: Good Word Discussion
- Topic: LOVE
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11938
LOVE
• love • Pronunciation: lêv Part of Speech: Noun & Transitive verb Meaning : 1. A deep affection and respect for. 2. A sexual passion for someone or something. 3. Zero points in tennis scoring. Notes: We picked this Good Word for today to make sure you are ready for tomorrow, St. Valentine's Da...
- Sat Feb 12, 2005 12:52 am
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: Mystery Word
- Replies: 3
- Views: 13435
Serencified
It comes up only once in a Google search, a Canadian forum message that has been taken down. This suggests that it is idiolectic, i.e. part of the "dialect" of individuals and not widely known.
I never heard of it in North Carolina, Michigan, or Pennsylvania.
I never heard of it in North Carolina, Michigan, or Pennsylvania.
- Sat Feb 12, 2005 12:49 am
- Forum: Idioms
- Topic: "Just kill me now!"
- Replies: 7
- Views: 27545
- Sat Feb 12, 2005 12:26 am
- Forum: WELCOME HOME!
- Topic: Welcome to our new Agora
- Replies: 99
- Views: 403822
Feeling familiar
Well, it takes a while to build an Agora group but I'm happy to hear some familiar voices already. Feels good. I'm off on my third major language website in 10 years (Web of Online Dictionaries, yourDictionary, Alpha Dictionary). Business problems forced me out of yourDictionary. This site and the c...
- Sat Feb 12, 2005 12:14 am
- Forum: Good Word Discussion
- Topic: INFANTRY
- Replies: 16
- Views: 36986
INFANTRY
• infantry • Pronunciation: in-fên-tri • Hear it! Part of Speech: Noun Meaning: The foot-soldiers in the military Notes: I thought we needed to look at this Good Word in honor of that branch of the military that is taking the brunt of the action in Iraq and to answer that age-old question: "Wh...
- Fri Feb 11, 2005 9:09 am
- Forum: Good Word Discussion
- Topic: MANTRA
- Replies: 11
- Views: 25535
Example
Wow! That example is better than mine. Wish I'd heard it in time.
- Fri Feb 11, 2005 9:08 am
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: Metaphor
- Replies: 6
- Views: 18626
Metaphors
The definition is only slightly off: metaphors are not completely true but they are partially. For example, if I call someone a pig, I don't mean that they have a wet snout, a curly tail, and a tempting haunch, but only that they eat too much. In other words, a metaphor is the use of a word implying...