
a / an specific situation - WordReference Forums
Nov 29, 2005 · Which one is correct? "a specific situation" or "an specific situation"? I know "an" normally goes with words starting with a vowel but in this case...
specific to/ of | WordReference Forums
Nov 30, 2006 · Specific to sounds more appropriate. But that comment is based on which preposition normally goes with specific, not on understanding of the sentence.
Definite/indefinite and specific/non-specific - WordReference …
Apr 23, 2007 · Maybe they are actually specific/non-specific adjective endings? If we would add an adjective in this example, then for translation (1) it would be the definite ending and …
on or in date (eg. July 7, 2009) - WordReference Forums
Jul 7, 2009 · For a specific date, you need to use on - on July 7, 2009. For a month or a year or a season, use in - in July / in 2009 / in the summer.
could- used for one specific event? - WordReference Forums
Sep 15, 2014 · Hi everyone! Many times I've come across could used to refer to one specific event, not a habit. However, I was taught at the university that 'could' can only be used when …
specific or specifical? - WordReference Forums
May 5, 2011 · Specific or specifical? Cynic or cynical? Clinic or clinical? Medic or medical? Juridic or juridical? etc. Specifical is not used. Cynic is a noun, while cynical is its adjectival form. …
disease specific | WordReference Forums
Mar 23, 2017 · Hi, Please advise, what is the meaning of "disease specific"? Connected with or attributable to disease? What is the opposite? Thanks, A. In Crohn's disease, 25-50% of …
Specific or Detailed? - WordReference Forums
Jul 31, 2016 · Both words fit that sentence equally fine as a matter of grammar. Which word is "correct" depends on whether you want to say that the instructions were detailed or that they …
specific vs concrete - WordReference Forums
Jan 5, 2023 · What is the difference between "specific" and "concrete"? For instance: (1) I gave you specific instructions. [Oxford advanced dictionary, 8th Edition] (2) I must have something …
A/an: specific problem [S] | WordReference Forums
Jan 8, 2008 · a specific problem an is reserved for use before nouns with a vowel sound Not exactly. It has to do with the next word, regardless of what it might be. For example: Put an …