etymology - What is the origin of "ex"? - English Language & Usage ...
Dec 22, 2015 · Ex-wife, ex-boyfriend. Does ex have a full form? Google dictionary has this information about the origin of ex: But what is the origin of the usage as a prefix in the words like ex-wife, ex-boyfri...
abbreviations - What's the difference between "e.g." and "ex ...
Mar 13, 2011 · E.g. is short for exempli gratia, and is in common use to introduce an example within a sentence. Submit a sample of academic writing, e.g., a dissertation chapter. However, some authors use ex. ...
What's the difference between "ex-" and "former" [closed]
Conversationally, I agree that ex-wife seems much more common that former wife. In writing, though, the use of former doesn't seem so rare. Here's an interesting Ngram.
How to write a plural form of 'ex' (ex girlfriend..etc)
May 17, 2016 · I saw my ex-boyfriend at the mall yesterday. In plural, The ex-policemen were on a strike demanding justice. or, All of my ex-husbands showed up at my latest wedding! In informal English, especially US English, it is acceptable to say: Hey man! I saw your ex with this hot dude yesterday! or, She is still in touch with all of her exes.
Is there a single word for someone who left the company that …
May 16, 2018 · I would refer to someone in this situation as a former employee. Former referring to something that happened in the past (i.e. the person worked for the company in the past) and employee referring to someone who worked for a salary. Former employee: Former is used to describe someone who used to have a particular job, position, or role, but no longer has it. …
Do you capitalize both parts of a hyphenated word in a title?
Given the huge difference between how likely people are to capitalise the second component in Ex-wife compared to Co-Founder, I think choose a rule and be consistent with it is terrible advice. Whichever rule you choose and stick to, you'll be swimming against the …
Is there an equivalent to "née" (birth name) for an *ex*-spousal …
May 31, 2016 · When a woman marries she often is able to identify her former surname (aka maiden name) using the term née (men can use né though it is less common). If the woman later changes her name due to divo...
word choice - How to write previous surname when married?
Jan 15, 2014 · What is the correct way of writing previous surname when married? E.g. John Johnson (former Davis) Is it correct to use 'former' or should it be 'previous' or any other word, or just '(Davis)' wit...
Ex: Can I write it this way and is it grammatically correct, as the ...
Sep 23, 2018 · Questions with subordinate (declarative) clauses at the end sound weird. For example: Can you grant me access to the document, since it is currently unavailable? Where do I submit this, a...
phrase requests - Is there a word for someone that gets constantly …
Feb 7, 2020 · Is there a word for someone that gets constantly deceived and never learns? ex. Charlie Brown always falling for Lucy's "pull away the football" gag? [duplicate] Ask Question Asked 5 years, 6 months ago Modified 5 years, 6 months ago
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