You can spell this word OK or okay; they are both correct spellings. The important thing is to use the same spelling consistently throughout your text. If you are using a style guide, check to see if it specifies a particular spelling.
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Yes, between typically functions as a preposition (e.g., “There were short breaks between the lectures”).
However, it is classified as an adverb when placed at the end of a phrase like this: “There were three lectures with some short breaks between.”
“Between” is often interchangeable with “in between,” but note that you can’t spell “in between” as either inbetween or in between—it’s always spelled as two words.
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Synonyms for the preposition in between include:
On a related note, you can’t spell “in between” as either inbetween or in between—it’s always spelled as two words.
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The correct spelling of the short form of “madam” is ma’am (e.g., “Good afternoon, ma’am. How are you today?”).
And bear in mind that you can’t spell “madam” as either madam or madame—only use the French title “Madame” when addressing a woman from a French-speaking country.
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The short form of madam is ma’am (e.g., “Good morning, ma’am. How can I help you?”).
On a related note, you can’t spell “madam” as either madam or madame—only use the French word “madame” to address a woman from a French-speaking country.
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Ma’am is short for “madam.”
It is a common way of formally and respectfully addressing a woman in spoken American English (e.g., in customer service settings). It is not used in combination with the woman’s name.
Certainly, ma’am. Whom should I say is calling?
On a related note, it’s important to make the right choice between madam or madame—only use the French word “madame” if you’re addressing a woman from a French-speaking country.
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The noun prevention describes actions and measures designed to stop something from happening, particularly in order to avoid a negative outcome or to reduce risk.
In the field of health care, “prevention” is sometimes used as a synonym for the term “preventive health care” when referring to policies, initiatives, and interventions aimed at reducing the risk of illness and disease.
Residents are calling for new prevention measures following the devastation of the floods.
On a related note, although you can use the adjectives preventive or preventative interchangeably to mean “intended to prevent,” many style guides recommend using “preventive” as it’s shorter and more commonly used, particularly in formal writing.
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Synonyms for the verb invoke in connection with laws, rules, and rights include:
Synonyms for invoke when used to mean “deliberately reference something” (in order to support what you are doing or saying) include:
Synonyms for invoke when used to mean “ask for help” from a supernatural force, spirit, or god include:
If you’re considering whether invoke or evoke in the correct choice for your context, bear in mind that, although they can have related meanings in some contexts, they are not synonyms.
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Synonyms for the verb evoke include:
When making the choice between invoke or evoke, bear in mind that they are not synonyms, but have closely related meanings in some contexts.
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We use the verb invoke to mean “use” (a law, principle, or right), “reference” something (to support what we are saying or doing), or “call upon” (a god, spirit etc.).
The venue for the speech was deliberately chosen to invoke the memory of the historic gathering that took place there.
This ritual is performed to invoke the spirits for guidance and protection.
Deciding if invoke or evoke is the right word for a certain context can be difficult as the difference in meaning is sometimes quite subtle.
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