Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Difference"

A: Upset can mean a lot of emotions, but in general means that someone has hurt your feelings, or made you feel poorly about something.
Angry is mad or frustrated.
While upset can include being angry, someone can be upset without being angry. They can be sad or frustrated. Both encompass not being happy, or being dissatisfied, but you don’t hVe to be angry to be upset. Hope that helps 🙂

A: “It’s a big difference right?” Would be another way of saying that. The “quite” means generally a lot or big in this sentence. “Isn’t it” is asking for an affirmation of yes or no to the statement you just made.

A: "Go up to" and "go to" can have slightly different meanings depending on the context.

"Go to" generally means to move or travel towards a particular destination or location. For example, "I'm going to the store" means that you are moving towards the store as your destination.

"Go up to" can have a few different meanings. It can mean to approach or move closer to something, as in "I went up to the door and knocked." It can also mean to reach a certain point or level, as in "The temperature went up to 90 degrees." Additionally, "go up to" can mean to include or cover a certain range or scope, as in "The book goes up to chapter 10."

A: An evaluation is done over a longer period of time than an assessment.
An assessment gives basic data.
An evaluation typically includes both an analysis and a synthesis of the data (usually a diagnosis and a treatment plan if it is medical in nature or a recommendation if it is educational or done regarding job performance.)

A: About the same.

Be specific means tell me details.

Be more specific means tell me more details.

A: It doesn’t make a difference whether you exercise in the morning or afternoon with regards to weight loss.

Whether you study using ebooks or paperback textbooks, it doesn’t make a difference to your grades.

Healthcare in the UK is free, it doesn’t make a difference what country you’re from.

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A: Do you know where Kate is?
She might be by the ferris wheel.

May we get some ice cream to go, please?
I may be late tomorrow because I have a doctor’s appointment.

My brother might be a pain, but I love him because he’s my family.
She might get upset if you have a piece of the cake without asking.

I think may and might are mostly interchangeable. If I had to make a general statement, may is used in casual contexts, while might is more formal-but overall, I think if you used one over the other the overall meaning would still be the same. Let me know if you have any questions!

A: @AlidaSara

There is little difference between may and might, but might implies a little more uncertainty

A: A: I travelled a lot in my youth.
B: Did you ever go to Amsterdam?

A: I have been to Europe many times.
B: Did you ever go to Amsterdam?

In both cases B's question points to some specific, if not exact, point in the past (A's youth, or one of A's many trips to Europe). The answer is either a yes or a no.

"Have you ever gone to..." is fine both times too, and that could help turn it into a longer conversation because the focus isn't as much on the past.

A: I travelled a lot in my youth.
B: Have you ever gone to Amsterdam?
A: I am planning on going there next year.

A: Ex. It's so nice! (9~10/10) (to such a great extent)
Ex. It's quite nice! (8/10)
Ex. It's pretty nice! (7/10)

By the way, it's not always like this, but this is mostly how it's used. (Actually, officially "so" and "quite" mean almost the exact same thing. The grading above is a more common way.)
Something even more than "so" would be "extremely nice," but this is slightly less formal.

In general, though, you don't really need to worry about this, as long as you know that they pretty much all mean "very".

A: Using “did” does provide some emphasis, but in a specific way. It implies that there had previously been doubt by the person being spoken to, that speaker “knew it”… and the emphasis acts as a correction.

Person 1: “You probably were not aware that … ”

Person 2: “I did know it.”

“I knew it” is simply a statement of fact, though it can be used to show excitement or boast … “I knew it!”

A: They are very similar and at times interchangeable.

Once again, it implies you have already said something and are just repeating yourself.

I know I've already asked, but I'm asking once again. Please take off your shoes inside.
OR
I'm asking once again that you take your shoes off inside.

Once more is the same, it implies you have already said something, OR it can be you are asking to do something one more time.

I.e. Can you show me how to use the computer once more? OR
I just want to remind you once more to remove your shoes in the house.

Thank you once again, implied that you have already said thank you, but you want to repeate it, maybe because it was a big favour or you really appreciate it.

I.e. I want to say thank you once again for taking me to work today.

The same for Thank you once more you have already shown or expressed thanks to the person, but you want to do it again.

I.e. I just wanted to say thank you once more for taking me to work today.

A: "Hillbilly" and "hick" are both slang terms that are sometimes used to refer to people from rural or less developed areas. However, there are some differences in their usage and connotations.

- "Hillbilly" is generally used to describe someone from the rural Appalachian region of the United States. It can be used affectionately or derogatorily, depending on the context. Here's an example sentence: "She grew up in a small town in the mountains and is proud to call herself a hillbilly."

- "Hick" is a more general term that can refer to someone from any rural area. It is often used in a derogatory way to imply that someone is unsophisticated or lacking in education. Here's an example sentence: "He's always wearing overalls and talking in a thick accent. Some people might call him a hick."

It's important to note that both terms can be considered offensive or disrespectful, so it's best to be mindful of how you use them. Let me know if you have any other questions!

A: In both statements 1 and 2, the phrase "I thought" indicates that the speaker had a belief or expectation about something. The difference lies in the perspective of who the speaker is referring to when they say "you."

1. "I thought you would know about that." This statement suggests that the speaker had an expectation that the person they are addressing (the "you" in this case) would have knowledge about a certain topic, but it turns out that neither the speaker nor the person they are referring to have that knowledge.

1. "I thought you knew about that." Here, the speaker expresses a belief that the person they are referring to (the "you") had knowledge about a certain topic, but it turns out that the speaker was mistaken because the person they are addressing doesn't actually have that knowledge.

Moving on to statements 3 and 4:

3. "I thought this would be cheaper." This statement indicates that the speaker had an expectation or belief that the subject (whatever "this" refers to) would have a lower price than what it actually turned out to be. In other words, the speaker initially believed that the subject would be less expensive, but their belief was proven wrong.

1. "I thought this was cheaper." In this case, the speaker expresses a belief that the subject (again, whatever "this" refers to) had a lower price. The use of the past tense verb "was" suggests that the speaker believed the subject was cheaper in the past, but it's not clear whether the speaker's belief still holds true at the time of speaking. It could mean that the speaker's belief was proven wrong and the subject is actually more expensive, or it could imply that the speaker's belief was accurate and the subject is still cheaper.

A: "Differential" 和 "difference" 都可以表示差异。

"Difference" 通常指两个或多个事物之间的差异。例如：
- 男人和女人之间有很多不同。There are many differences between men and women.
- 这两种颜色的区别很小。The difference between these two colors is very small.

而 "differential" 一般用于数学或科学领域，指微分或差分。例如：
- 这个方程的解需要用到微分。The solution to this equation requires the use of differentials.
- 这种方法使用差分来计算变化率。This method uses differentials to calculate the rate of change.

A: “since 1988” could have like an emphasis on the origin or existence of something. Could be an event, action, or thing. An example would be stating when a business was opened or started, and continues to be in business even now. It’s a concise way to say this.

“From 1988 onwards” could have an implication or emphasis on progression or change. Like talking about how a business has been continuously expanding.

A: It's the same.

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“I tripped” means that I fell over something. Totally my fault.

“I am tripped” implies that something or someone tripped me. Not my fault, a deliberate act by another person or perhaps an animal. And there’s an implication that this happens regularly, as in “I am tripped by that dog every time it sees me”.

But saying “I am tripped” by itself sounds stilted so try not to use it.

I am tripping = I am under the influence of hallucinogenic drugs.

A: I can't think of any difference between the two sentences, they mean exactly the same thing and they're both very common and natural sounding. Also notice that both sentences are correct if you reverse the phrases - "In terms of (gas) mileage, the car is great." / "As far as mileage is concerned, the car is great.".

I typed 'gas' in parentheses because you don't really need it in the sentence, it's clear from the context. Some people will say it, some won't.

I hope this is helpful!

A: No big difference. The second one is more common.

A: Be ready *for... a noun or noun phrase. For example, an event/loud noises/rain/a long trip.

Be ready *to... a verb. For example, run/leave on time/make lunch/be in the cold/go to the airport

A: I thought I would also mention “what were you thinking?” because you’re so interested in the nuances of language.

This phrase “what were you thinking?” In the past tense only and with a certain tone of voice is an accusation that someone has done something ridiculous/stupid/without thinking/with poor judgement.

A: Scream is a very, very general word for a loud vocalization done for an assortment of reasons, notably including fear and pain.

A squeal is another type of vocalization thats's often used humorously, or in excitement, or to describe noises an animal like a pig makes. A fan might squeal when she sees her favorite pop star. A piglet might squeal when it's hungry.

A yelp is a very sudden and quick vocalization. It's typically done out of surprise and/or pain. It's something you might do if you accidentally touch a hot stove. You can consider it a very tiny scream.

A: This and that are good to show you things. Then I can use ‘it’ to talk about them.

This (in my hand or near me) is a book. It is a good book.
That (over there where I’m pointing) is a cup. It is full of coffee.

If you just say ‘it’ we must know what you are talking about. You can’t just say ‘it’ except for the weather and a few other situations.

It is raining.
It is Saturday.

It is good. X I don’t know what you’re talking about.

Do you remember the name of my dog? It is Tom.

A: They have essentially the same meaning and can be used interchangeably, but there is a slight nuance between them.

Usually you’ll be able to emphasize the 2nd word in speech like this:

What (is this/did you do that) FOR?
For WHAT (reason/purpose)?

“For what” is used more often in cases where the speaker is yelling. It’s also used more in formal writing, as “what for” is more casual. It’s difficult to extend “what for” into a longer sentence.

Examples:

“You ran away?! For what- a girl?!”😡

“For what reason has he forsaken us?”

“Hey, can you hold this bag for me?” “Yea, what for?”

“Son, I’m grounding you.”
“😭What for, dad?”