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  1. What is a word for someone who wants to do everything or be …

    Feb 15, 2024 · I want a word for a person who wants to become something they get influenced by, or be like the someone or achieve their traits or just embody them completely. A word for someone who …

  2. grammatical number - Plural form of "someone"'? - English Language ...

    Someone, and indeed any indefinite pronoun that ends in "one" is always singular. The word people is a good choice; however, the second part of your compound sentence sounds as if you are talking to …

  3. genderless pronouns - Why use "their" after "someone"? - English ...

    Sep 2, 2014 · "Someone has forgotten their book". Why can we use 'Their" and what's the difference if instead of "their" we use "his/her"?

  4. When to use "one" over "somebody" or "someone"?

    May 5, 2023 · Using "somebody" or "someone" instead of "one" would be asking if there is a person who could do better, instead of asking if there is a way to do better. See Pronouns: one, you, we, they …

  5. Does word "someone" refer to both an animal and a human being or …

    Jun 29, 2015 · If you hear the word someone it almost certainly refers to a human being. Some people will use it fancifully to refer to a pet or other animal, but even then it will be ascribing human …

  6. Adjective for someone that refuses help from others?

    Jun 3, 2024 · I am looking for an adjective that describes someone that refuses to accept help from others. I don't think that the word independent or altruistic would be suitable for this. While this …

  7. Is there a specific term to describe someone who is religious but does ...

    Sep 25, 2025 · The OP seems to be seeking a term for those who do accept the core of some organised religion ('someone who is religious or content with the religion they were born into'), but reserves the …

  8. I'm looking for a word that describes someone who dislikes change/is ...

    Jul 27, 2024 · Closed 1 year ago. I'm looking for a word that describes someone who dislikes change even while their current situation is less than favorable and keeps things even if they are old, worn …

  9. Usage of + or ++ in emails - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Nov 18, 2019 · I would agree with instinct71. It's used as follows: - say an email is sent to a list of recipients, but someone was omitted or the topic needs to include other recipient (s). The new …

  10. Is it a "visit by someone" or "from someone" when they visit?

    A visit from my college friends is the correct title to use. When someone visits you, you receive a visit from them. We would use by with the passive voice: I was visited by my college friends.