Jun 8, 2017 · The phrase "used to" functions more or less like a modal, similarly to "did" (though with exceptional behaviour when there is do-support). I used to drink coffee every day. → I formerly drank coffee every day. The phrase "be used to" is an entirely different animal. Here "used" has become an adjective. I am used to drinking coffee every day.

used to indicate the basis, grounds, or cause, as [of a statement or action] - of here means about that statement/action. As of (something) can also mean someone's something in that context/condition. The example of other as of...

Sep 11, 2020 · "The port used by the web-server" means the port that is generally used by the web-server, though it may not be using it now. In your context, it sounds as if this is a permanent, or at least semi-permanent value for that web server. In that case, "the port used" would be better.

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Jun 26, 2017 · and as @J.R. points out either can be used. Personally, I would use. Thanks to the exercise I get with my weight vests. since the expression is usually said . exercise with weights. and not. exercise from weights. whereas. Thanks to the exercise I get from my workout. can be used to show a different type of relationship for attribution.

Jul 28, 2020 · When used as an uncountable noun it refers to the material in general, and when used as a countable noun it refers to a specific piece of that material. In your case, I'd say both "as canvas" and "as a canvas" are correct - you can use your body as the material to paint on, or as a specific piece of that material you're going to paint on, and ...

In English verbs are normally used with the subject they refer to. This is because most verbs do not change their ending to adapt to a singular or plural subject. For example, we say "you are" both when we are talking to one person only or to a group of people, as much as we say "I have" and "they have". Without a proper subject we would not be ...

The word ‘or’ is used here as a disjunctive conjunction. That means that ‘or’ does not conjoin as ‘and’ does. There are two kinds of logical disjunction: Inclusive means “and/or” - at least one of them is true, or maybe both. Exclusive (“xor”) means exactly …

Jun 17, 2016 · To answer your follow-up question: Use before when you have to leave earlier than 9 am. Use by when you can leave specifically at 9 am or earlier.

Oct 1, 2019 · Let's see what book would fit your taste. Let's see what book will fit your taste. What is the difference between 1 and 2? The answer would be 200. It is not as easy as one would wish. Why was "wou...