noun 1. similarity or correspondence between two otherwise dissimilar things.There is an analogy between winter and death. 2. the likening of one thing to another based on similarity of features.The teacher drew…
few vs. a few / little vs. a little
The difference between “few” and “a few” Both “few” and “a few” indicate a small number of something. However, use of the little word “a” before the word “few” makes a very…
WOTD: prevalent
adjective generally accepted; pervasive; widespread.These surgical techniques were already prevalent at the turn of the century.That a woman’s proper place was in the home was a prevalent attitude during the 1950s. See…
fewer vs. less
“Fewer” is traditionally used when comparing quantities of individually countable things or people—as for example, when we say “There are fewer shops downtown nowadays,” or “I eat fewer salads in the winter,”…
WOTD: strive
intransitive verb to try or work hard; exert oneself.The athletes strove to improve their performance before the next Olympics.She’s striving to reach the top in her profession.Leaders on both sides have been…