Data is the plural of datum. The Census Bureau collects these data from each agency. Note: In technical writing, data (as a collective noun) often takes a singular verb. The online numeric data is restricted to privileged users.
Difference between Be left in peace and Rest in peace
be left in peace—be free from interference or coercion: These men should be left in peace for they have served their time. rest in peace—(euph.) said of smb. dead and buried: My grandparents, who now rest in peace, loved Halloween.
Couple vs Pair vs Brace vs Yoke
Couple, pair, brace, yoke are comparable when meaning two things of the same kind.
Difference between Be laid low and Lie low
be laid low— 1. (of a disease or injury) cause a person to take to bed: I’ve been laid low with this cough most of the winter. 2. be defeated or forced into a humble position: Kidd was laid low by an incredible run of sheer bad luck. Note: a) The expression does not correlate […]
Difference between Dare say and Daresay
Either spelling is acceptable.
Difference between Be interested in someone and Have an interest in someone
be interested in someone—be keen to know or learn about a person: I do not suppose that George was interested in Stevenson as a writing man. have an interest in someone—concern oneself about or sympathize with smb.: She happens to be my only sister’s child and I have an interest in her. Note: Neither expression […]
Counterfeit vs Spurious vs Bogus vs Fake vs Sham vs Pseudo vs Pinchbeck vs Phony
Counterfeit, spurious, bogus, fake, sham, pseudo, pinchbeck, phony are comparable when meaning not at all what it is said to be or purports to be.
Difference between Damp and Dank
Damp refers to moisture, humidity, or slightly wet. The air was too damp to dry anything on the clothes line. Dank means disagreeably damp, humid, or moist. The humid conditions made their finished basement quite dank.
Difference between Damage and Damages
Damage refers to destruction of some kind. The sun’s UVA and UVB rays can permanently damage the skin. Damages refer to compensation awarded by a court of law. The court awarded substantial damages to the affected families.
Count vs Tell vs Enumerate vs Number
Count, tell, enumerate, number are comparable when they mean to ascertain the total of units in a collectionby noting one after another or one group after another.
Difference between Be in with someone and Be with someone
be in with someone—(coll., also: be on the in with someone) be on friendly or familiar terms with a person: We go along for a drink occasionally, but we’re not really in with the people staying there. Cf.: be out with someone—(coll., also: be on the outs with someone) be no longer friendly with a […]
Difference between Cynosure and Sinecure
Cynosure refers to something that strongly attracts attention. “Where perhaps some beauty lies, the cynosure of neighboring eyes.”—Milton Sinecure refers to a position or office that requires little or no responsibilities. “A lucrative sinecure in the Excise.”—Macaulay