
"Ideas on" vs. "ideas for" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
In the same way, using "for" in ideas on improving the team means you support improving the team while using "on" doesn't necessarily mean so. It's all connotation and subconscious language use …
What does 'abstract ideas' mean? [closed] - English Language & Usage ...
In the sentence for example: This book would also interest intelligent students with a taste for abstract ideas and theoretical arguments. What does the phrase "abstract ideas" mean? I looked up ...
Word for someone who thought of an idea
Aug 25, 2014 · I was looking/wanting a word to describe a person who thought and kindled an original idea and was the first to do it. Say you come up with an idea for a device or an idea for software or …
"A lot of ideas" is or are? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Mar 24, 2012 · To clarify this (correct) answer, "a lot of ideas" is actually a combined noun with two elements. Depending on the emphasis of the verb, you can direct the meaning toward "a lot" (is) or …
What is the word when people come up with the same idea …
Nov 28, 2014 · Suppose Darwin and Wallace independently come up with a similar idea. It's like the idea has entered the social consciousness at that time. What is the word for this called? Kind of the …
What is the word for a person who never listens to other people's ...
Jul 14, 2014 · There is one person I know who never accepts other people's opinions and ideas, even if those opinions and ideas are worthwhile. What single word might describe such an attitude?
idioms - Best way to describe "turning ideas into reality" - English ...
Aug 3, 2014 · I'd like to ask if sentence “We accelerate ideas” sounds odd or natural? What is the best word/phrasal to describe transformation of the ideas into reality/real things?
Word for "willing to try new and unfamiliar things"
Mar 22, 2012 · Maybe it's fun. First I thought about open-minded but I think this means more willing to listen to people, think about their ideas, arguments, ... and accept them (not necessarily agree). …
"Get an idea on/of something" - English Language & Usage Stack …
Dec 18, 2013 · In general, is it better to say get an idea on or get an idea of something? Here are some examples: In order to get an idea on how to build this house... In order to get an idea of how to b...
Word that means "plagiarism" but only in relation to plagiarized ideas
Jun 5, 2013 · I'm looking for a word that has the same meaning as "plagiarism" but in relation to plagiarized ideas only, i.e. not related to writing, art work, drawing etc.