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  1. meaning - What does "something 101" mean? - English Language

    Many times I saw the phrase something 101, such as Microsoft Excel 101. What exactly does it mean?

  2. US Route 101 — "The 101" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Apr 15, 2011 · Here's how the L.A. Times refers to it: The driver of a big rig that slammed into the center divider of the 101 Freeway in Studio City during rush hour Tuesday morning was arrested on …

  3. Why Are Introductory Classes Called "101"? [closed]

    Many freshmen will kick off their college careers with courses like Psychology 101, English 101, or History 101. When and how did introductory classes get this special number?

  4. What can I call 2nd and 3rd place finishes in a competition?

    Nov 28, 2021 · A concise way to put it would be placegetter or placed. In the UK, Australia and New Zealand, "placed" would be understood to be in the top three. My understanding is a place in the US …

  5. grammatical number - What is the plural of "staff"? - English Language ...

    Jul 28, 2015 · Staffs, when you're talking about the staff of Office A and the staff of Office B. If you are talking about the kind of staff that Gandalf carries, the plural is staves, which is a word I've always liked.

  6. How to say the total amount? - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Apr 23, 2012 · In US English and is used only to separate Dollars and cents. 101 is written One hundred one with no and. US$ 101.50 would be written as US Dollar One hundred One and Fifty cents Where …

  7. Should the number "0" be pronounced "zero" or "oh"?

    I have often heard people say 101, as one-zero-one, and also as one-oh-one. Which is correct, and why? Does the difference between British English and American English have to do something with it?

  8. prefixes - When is the prefix non- used vs un-? - English Language ...

    Oct 5, 2015 · "Un-" is defined as "a prefix meaning 'not,' freely used as an English formative, giving negative or opposite force in adjectives and their derivative adverbs and nouns... and less freely …

  9. What's the generic word for weekly/monthly etc. service?

    Aug 22, 2017 · My guesses are: recurring or cyclic order/service. In what cases would you use one or the other? Context: A customer can book a one-time service or choose an interval. I'd like to name a …

  10. word usage - Alternatives for "Are you free now?” - English Language ...

    Jul 7, 2018 · I want to make a official call and ask the other person whether he is free or not at that particular time. I think asking, “Are you free now?” does't sound formal. So, are there any alternatives …