especial or special?

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• From Dr. Jamshid Ibrahim, Fri, 23 Mar 2012 9:58 am in in the end/at the end

  In addition to what David said, see also the difference between: in the beginning /at the beginning. Since the core meaning of preposition (at) is puntual i.e a point in time or space it takes aim. Taking aim with the help of (at) is common with verbs that express aggression compare:

• From heatherand, Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:03 pm in inhuman/ inhumane

  Hi habarimike;  just to let you know that "spelt" is incorrect it should be "spelled".  "Spelt" is a species of wheat.

• From habarimike, Tue, 13 Dec 2011 1:46 pm in what are these words?

  caused....or ?  I'm sure there are oother alternatives too

• From Jo, Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:35 pm in aboard

  can any one pls clear my doubt

• From Frank, Sun, 25 Apr 2010 5:48 am in especial or special?

  Especial is much more formal than special and sounds rather old-fashioned. I don't think that I would use especial much, if at all.

• From Wanderer, Tue, 2 Mar 2010 1:32 pm in pasties

  I don't know how the words are used in the context of the podcast, but pasties are a snack like crisps or peanuts - though they are somewhat more filling.

• From Perry Walsh, Wed, 30 Dec 2009 6:35 am in soft speech

  I understand soft speech to be a less direct manner of communication. If we think of negotiating for instance, say asking an employer for time off. We could say, I want some time off, or we could soften the request by saying, AAAh excuse me, are you free to speak now, .... I was wondering if I could....

• From Wanderer, Sun, 13 Dec 2009 1:29 pm in touristy

  Hi Lynette,

• From Wanderer, Thu, 22 Oct 2009 2:03 pm in TOOTHSOME

  Hi Joanna,

• From Wanderer, Sun, 4 Oct 2009 3:55 pm in hook

  Hi Lynette,