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  1. Distribution of slang term “opp” - English Language & Usage Stack ...

    Apr 3, 2023 · The mainstream dictionary entries seem to be either for "opp" meaning "opportunity" (as in "business opp", "job opp"), or as an abbreviation for terms such as "opposite" or "opus". …

  2. single word requests - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Nov 10, 2015 · Opp. to rare. and 'rare' in this sense: a. Originally: (of an organ or tissue, soil, or other substance) having the constituent material or particles loose or not closely packed …

  3. What do you call a person who has had sex reassignment surgery?

    Sep 18, 2015 · transgender is an umbrella term that refers to anybody who has a gender identity different to their at-birth sex, regardless of whether they have had sex reassignment surgery or …

  4. Usage of "p." versus "pp." versus "pg." to denote page numbers …

    Mar 1, 2011 · Per Strunk and White's Elements of Style, p. is used to denote 1 page, pp. to denote a range of pages. This form of citation is used when you are using brief/in text …

  5. What is the opposite of the word "confirm"? [closed]

    Apr 14, 2015 · It depends on: in which sense of the word, and in what context, you want to use the sentence. Possible antonyms: refute, deny and other words.

  6. What would be an appropriate opposite of "exceed"?

    Exceed is commonly used, but when I found myself wanting to use the opposite I couldn't really find a single word that would do it. fall short of and inadequate are a little off. How about deceed?

  7. word choice - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Mar 11, 2014 · In a college essay I wrote a sentence that reads: Sixteen years later, my chosen path has afforded to me unique opportunities, limitless learning, and potential for growth. …

  8. meaning - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Feb 25, 2012 · Your last question asks for an antonym to 'misogamy', which is not the same as 'misogyny', that is, hating marriage, not women. The antonym of m'misogamy' would then be …

  9. Onboard into/onto/to - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jul 29, 2022 · I'm trying to figure out which is the right preposition to use after "onboard" (in the meaning of "integrate someone into an organization or …

  10. verbs - What is the opposite of postpone? - English Language

    Possible Duplicate: How do I say “Our meeting is preponed”? A friend of mine asked me this question, and it caught my curiosity. Is there an explicit opposite of the word …