involved in something—actively engaged in smth.; being a party to smth.: Auto companies often did become involved in projects having nothing to do with their principal activity. involved with something—having to do with smth.; having a close relationship with smth.: “Your company has a farm products division.” “I’m not involved with it, and don’t expect […]
Difference between Interview someone for a job and Interview with someone for a job
interview someone for a job —(of an employer) discuss employment in a particular job with a prospective employee: The TV station was looking for a producer and wanted to interview her for the job. interview with someone for a job—(of smb. seeking employment) discuss employment in a particular job with a prospective employer: She interviewed […]
Difference between Interfere in something and Interfere with something
interfere in something—intervene in smth. which is not one’s concern: They may interfere in elections by the use of corrupt means to bribe or intimidate the electors. interfere with something— 1. meddle with smth., making unauthorized changes, etc.: The dispatcher warned the employee that he would be fired if he again interfered with the dispatch […]
Difference between Interfere in someone’s affairs and Interfere with someone
interfere in someone’s affairs—meddle in the affairs of another person (offering unsolicited advice, etc.): She knew how much he hated it when she interfered in his affairs. interfere with someone—(euph.) molest or assault a person sexually: She had reason to suspect that Sandra had been “interfered” with.
Difference between Interest in something and Interest on something
interest in something— 1. said of smth. with which a person concerns himself because he enjoys it: As women develop greater interest in sport, their own attitude to their bodies has changed. 2. condition of wanting smth. to be done: What set him apart from most other writers are his personal honesty and courage, his […]
Difference between Intelligence agent and Intelligent agent
intelligence agent—(also: secret agent) a person secretly employed in espionage for a government: Those reports center on a shadowy figure called Maurice Bishop—likely a pseudonym—said to have been an intelligence agent. intelligent agent—(Computers) a program that does things for the user, such as filtering e-mail, etc.: IVOS (Intelligent Voice Operating System) is an intelligent agent […]
Difference between Inside of something and Inside something
inside of something—in less than a particular period of time: Our experiences have been so many and varied that it’s hard to believe it all happened inside of one week. inside something— 1. within smth.: Several sources inside the committee confirmed that some members are considering walking out of the meeting. 2. = inside of […]
Difference between “inside and out” and “inside out”
inside and out—in every part; throughout: We searched the house inside and out for the kitten. inside out— 1. so that the inside is turned outside: Mother turns the stockings inside out when she washes them. 2. know smth. extremely well: Duane has worked on numerous Toyotas so knows them inside out. See also: in […]
Difference between Inset something and Set in something
inset something—insert smth. into a larger thing: Mr. Talaga carved the plaque and inset it into the granite boulder he placed under the flowering bush. set in something—add smth. to existing items: The city has approved the plan to set in another mobile home shop temporarily while construction of building is going on.
Difference between Insensitive about something and Insensitive to something
insensitive about something—not easily offended or worried about smth.: Ping mentally berated herself for being so absolutely insensitive about the cleanliness of his house. insensitive to something— 1. not susceptible or vulnerable to smth.: The virus is highly insensitive to cold, which renders it capable of surviving during prolonged periods of sub-freezing temperatures. 2. unable […]
Difference between Insensible of something and Insensible to something
insensible of something—unaware of smth.; unresponsive to smth.: She seemed wholly insensible of the honor done to her. insensible to something—unable to understanding other people’s feelings, hardships, etc.: He was one of those men who are quite insensible to the suffering they cause.
Difference between Inquire after someone and Inquire for someone
inquire after someone—(also: inquire about someone) ask about a person’s welfare or state of health: He was inquiring after you and sent his kind regards. inquire for someone—ask to see a person; ask if smb. is available: While you were out, a young man rang up inquiring for you.