“Recur” is frequently the preferred choice in the context of regularly or periodically repeating events/occurrences (e.g., “This theme recurs throughout the book”).
If we’re describing something that happens again, but not regularly or periodically, then “reoccur” is often preferred (e.g., “This theme reoccurs in the second act of the play”).
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The word “mean” is used in a very wide range of contexts.
For instance, in math, the mean is the average of a set of numbers (e.g., “To calculate the mean of ten numbers, add them together and divide by ten).
“Mean time” (e.g., Greenwich Mean Time), is based on the average solar day. But bear in mind that meantime and mean time have different meanings.
In informal speech, “mean” is sometimes used as an adjective to describe something as excellent (e.g., “She plays a mean game of chess”).
The phrase mean streets is used to describe a socially deprived urban area that is often perceived as dangerous (e.g., “She comes from the mean streets of New York but now lives in a glittering Beverly Hills mansion.”
When used as a verb, “mean” refers to the act of conveying or expressing certain information (e.g., “I don’t know what that word means”).
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However, bear in mind that the phrase “in the meantime” is much more common than “in the meanwhile.”
If you’re not sure whether to write meantime or mean time, then you probably need the adverb “meantime” (one word). “Mean time” (two words) is a timekeeping term (e.g., Greenwich Mean Time).
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Bear in mind that “elder” and “older” and eldest and oldest are not always interchangeable. “Elder”/“eldest” can only be used to refer to a person, and this is generally a member of a group of relatives (e.g., a sibling).
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Bear in mind that “elder” and “older” and eldest and oldest are not always interchangeable. “Elder”/“eldest” can only be used to refer to a person, and this is usually a member of a group of relatives (e.g., a sibling).
It’s important to note the difference between may be vs maybe as they can’t be used interchangeably. “May be” (two words) is the modal verb “may” followed by the verb “be.”
“Maybe” is also sometimes used as a noun to refer to someone who has not fully committed to something or to mean an “uncertainty.”
Maybe used as a noun examplesPerson A: Are you coming to the presentation on Monday? Person B: I’m not sure; you can put me down as a maybe.
We can’t make such an important decision on the basis of so many maybes.
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“Mabye” is a common typo (misspelling) of the adverb “maybe.” It is not a word.
It’s important to note the difference between may be vs maybe as they can’t be used interchangeably. “May be” (two words) is the modal verb “may” followed by the verb “be.”
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It’s important to note the difference between may be vs maybe as they can’t be used interchangeably. “May be” (two words) is the modal verb “may” followed by the verb “be.”
Use QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker to help you use “maybe” and “may be” correctly in your writing.
“Maybe” can also mean “approximately” (e.g., “It’ll cost maybe 100 dollars”) or “sometimes” (e.g., “The monsoon lasts for three maybe four months”).
It’s important to note the difference between may be vs maybe as they can’t be used interchangeably. “May be” (two words) is the modal verb “may” followed by the verb “be.”
Use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser to help you find the best synonym for “maybe” in your specific context.
If you say someone is “in bed” it means they are sleeping or resting in their bed or have not got out of their bed to start their day (e.g., “It’s time to get up. You can’t stay in bed all day!”).
We say “onthe bed,” “on her bed” etc. to indicate the location of something placed above the bed covering (e.g., “I left your washing on your bed,” “Please don’t sit on my bed with your shoes on.”
Knowing whether in vs on vs at is correct often depends on the specific context.
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