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- idioms - in the same vein as vs. in a similar vein to vs. along a . . .
Following from Elian's answer, the use of Google Books trend viewer was excellent, but left me perplexed - "in similar vein" sounded like the more common option to me It turns out, the preposition at the end of the phrase is important If you do the same search without "to" or "as", then you get, from most common to least common: "In a similar
- word usage - similar to or similarly to - English Language Usage . . .
‘Even sinkholes similar to the one last summer have been around since the 18th Century ’ ‘After all a bully is somewhat similar to a stalker, they follow you, taunt you, frighten you ’ ‘This wide sweeping course is one of the newest on the circuit, and is very similar to Las Vegas and Michigan ’
- in a similar way as or in a similar way to?
It is "the same as" or "similar to" As should not be used with similar See this ruling on The Free Dictionary: similarity n ˈsimilarly adv Usage: As should not be used after similar: Wilson held a similar position to Jones (not a similar position as Jones); the system is similar to the one in France (not similar as the one in France)
- Is there a single word which means similar but not quite the same . . .
A book is similar to a kindle (they hold pages, pg numbers, chapters, introductions, glossary, credits, acknowledgements, information etc) Yet there are some characteristics which set them apart For instance a book is made of different materials, it does not emit light, it is not electronic, and it does not contain more "books"
- What is the origin of the phrase great minds think alike?
—The Rev Greville Ewing, of Glasgow, had a work on theology ready for the press when Professor Dwight's of America, was issued, and so similar were its views and language to the manuscript of Mr Ewing that the latter had to renounce the publication of his, although it had cost him many years of mental and physical toil
- Phrase similar to polishing a turd but less negative
I DV'd because your question, despite (or perhaps because of) its length, is very unclear to me For example, in your comment on mankowitz's answer you say you want something "ambivalent about the improvements' quality", but "polishing a turd" is by no means ambivalent about that issue
- single word requests - Is there a verb meaning to make similar . . .
to make the same or similar: to conform one's idea to another's; to bring into harmony or agreement; adapt (often used reflexively) It is often used to describe making two documents read or mean the same thing He conformed the instruction sheet to the new specifications received from the manufacturer
- word choice - Letter closing other than Love - English Language . . .
I am writing an email to a family member (in-law or brother sister) While in the past I used "love" and signed off with my first name for closing, I usually wondered if there are better words I co
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