In Modern Time - WordReference Forums
Sep 9, 2018 · I have always been using the phase “in modern time” to mean the same as the phrase “in modern times,” referring to the time since the 20th century or a few centuries …
in modern times / in present times | WordReference Forums
Apr 20, 2014 · In particular, modern times is less specific. Depending on what you're talking about, it could mean "the present," or "since World War II" or "since the Industrial Revolution." …
in modern times vs. in the modern time | WordReference Forums
On April 29, 2011, Prince William of Wales will marry Catherine Middleton in London. Nearly 2,000 guests are invited to the royal wedding. Ever since the couple announced their …
contemporary times means these days? - WordReference Forums
Jan 18, 2014 · That contemporary times is pleonastic should be obvious to anyone who can recognize the root embedded in the word. This is where modern and contemporary are not …
modern times are or is - WordReference Forums
Feb 18, 2015 · Should the verb be plural or singular in: "Modern times is/are described as the age of consumerism"? When I say 'modern times,' I mean the period we are living in now.
in different times-at different times | WordReference Forums
Jan 26, 2011 · The preposition depends on what you mean by "times." There is a difference between times on the clock, e.g. 0700, 1430, 4 p.m., etc and periods of time such as "olden …
Many a good hanging prevents a bad marriage - WordReference …
Apr 15, 2022 · Hi everyone. I have a question in twelfth night play. when the fool ( Feste ) said in act 1 scene 5 ; "Many a good hanging prevents a bad marriage,and,for turning away let …
f vs ph in English & French - WordReference Forums
Oct 3, 2017 · Modern (from XIX century) Greek loans to French and English tend to use "ph" more often, but I don't think that there is a consistent system in it. The only way is to compile lists of …
Man/woman who cannot produce children: infertile?
Mar 31, 2020 · In modern times, we usually say "unable to have children" (you might use "cannot" or "can't" instead of "unable to"). The alternatives, such as infertile or barren tend to be seen …
Transliteration of Palestine - WordReference Forums
Jan 4, 2009 · Obviously Palestine is a very old name and has been used in modern and ancient times; that's been established several times in this thread. Phillistia is also old but not as …