- prefixes - When to use un-, im-, or in-? - English Language Usage . . .
Prefixes in-, im-, ir-, il- are all forms of the same thing, which to use depends on the beginning of the following word Of course un- is different
- verbs - Whats the difference between I look forward to and Im . . .
I just don't get the reasoning behind which one is correct in which situation Typically I use the wrong one, or I use them when I'm not supposed to
- Does the phrase whos in? or Im in! exist in (informal) English?
The phrase "Who's in?" does exist in very informal English, at least in American English It is equivalent to saying "Who wants to participate in X with me?" It is not used very often, at least in my experience However, people will understand what it means if you say it in conversation For example, if you wanted to get food: I'm feeling hungry, so I'm going to order pizza Who's in?
- Im in meaning? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
I assume the "I'm in" part simply refers to the previous statement about the date at Burgundy Bistro and does not have a direct connection to the hair joke
- How should I use the in-, im-, il-, and ir- prefixes?
Consider the following words: impossible; incorrect; impatient; illegal; irregular; The meaning of the prefixes is the same (negation the adverb), but they are still different prefixes
- Where did Im Jonesing get its meaning from?
I'm Jonesing for a little Ganja, mon I'm jonesing for a little soul food, brother (verb) jonesed; jonesing; joneses to have a strong desire or craving for something (Merriam Webster) Where
- Meaning and usage of Im game [closed] - English Language Usage . . .
@Kosmonaut: Idioms, by definition, have no 'rules' They convey a figurative meaning which is different to the literal meaning, and they are accepted through common use Most people understand how 'I am game' is commonly used and intended, but there is nothing to stop someone extending or even completely re-inventing its use So for idioms there is common usage rather than correct usage
- What is the difference between Im not something and Im no . . .
In the Star Wars: The Clone Wars tv series, when the character Ahsoka Tano is leaving the Jedi Order, she says: I'm no Jedi Would the phrase quot;I´m not a Jedi any more quot; be the correct on
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