contact someone direct—get in touch with a person without an intermediary: My guess is that they would have contacted him direct but his email address is not on his profile. contact someone directly—make contact with a person at once: If any problems were to arise before the date of this appointment you should contact the […]
Category: Confusing Phrases
Difference between Consult someone and Consult with someone
consult someone—go to a person for information, advice, or opinion: I should certainly have liked to consult our great modern art-critic before making so daring a statement. consult with someone—hold a consultation with a person; take counsel together: For the next few weeks, I consulted with a number of specialists and did extensive research on […]
Difference between Consist in something and Consist of something
consist in something—have smth. as its main part: The beauty of this picture consists in its balance of colors. consist of something—be made up of smth.; comprise smth.: The remainder of the island consists largely of swamps.
Difference between Consideration for something and Consideration of something
consideration for something—compassion or regard for smth.: Judge Block will have to decide whether Casso deserves special consideration for his years of cooperation [with the police]. consideration of something—giving thought to smth.; discussion or examination of smth.: Now I would like to add something to our previous consideration of the problem.
Difference between Consequent result and Consequential result
consequent result—a result brought about by some action or condition: Large numbers of wagons had to be employed in transporting war materials with the consequent result that very few wagons were left for private use. consequential result—a result which is of considerable importance: Patt examines the assessment of an unlikely yet highly consequential result of […]
Difference between Concerned about something and Concerned with something
concerned about something—(also: concerned at something) caring about what happens to smth.; worrying about smth.: The United Kingdom is deeply concerned about its “brain drain.” concerned with something— 1. actively involved with smth.; engaged in smth.: The organization was chiefly concerned with educating Jewish immigrants. 2. having to do with smth.; related to smth.: His […]
Difference between Concern oneself about something and Concern oneself with something
concern oneself about something—care about what happens to smth.; worry about smth.: The public did not concern itself about the poem, or the poem-maker. concern oneself with something—be actively involved with smth.; engage in smth.: I’d dearly love to see more women concerning themselves with such vital issues.
Difference between Concentrate at something and Concentrate on something
concentrate at something—(of troops) gather in force at a certain place: Most of our forces have concentrated at the bridge. concentrate on something— 1. (of troops) gather in force on a certain place: The Sardinian troops concentrated on the heights. 2. give one’s full attention and thought to smth.: We must concentrate on finding ways […]
Difference between Comprehensible policy and Comprehensive policy
comprehensible policy—an intelligible policy, capable of being understood: The lack of an explicit and comprehensible policy leaves us with many unanswered questions. comprehensive policy— 1. a policy covering numerous political issues: A comprehensive policy must cover a broad range of policy areas, include trade policy, agricultural policy, and so on. 2. an insurance policy that […]
Difference between Comport oneself with something and Comport with something
comport oneself with something—behave in the way mentioned: With the help of a few drinks, the Consul comports himself with astounding aplomb. comport with something—go well with smth.; be in harmony with smth.: Working for people in need comports with his beliefs and desire to help people.
Difference between Compete against someone and Compete with someone
compete against someone—enter into a contest with smb.: The male riders are determined not to let the so-called jockettes compete against them. compete with someone— 1. = compete against someone: We are going to play and compete with them and, hopefully, we’ll come out a winner. 2. endeavor to hold an equal place with a […]
Difference between Community center and Community home
community center—a place providing social, recreational, and educational facilities for a neighborhood: A village hall provides a community center for concerts, dances and other events. community home—(UK euph.) a center for housing young offenders: The prison became approved school. This is now a dirty word—two dirty words—so it’s community home these days.