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  1. Subtracts A from B - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    If you are subtracting a from b, then you are taking away a from b, or mathematically subtracting a is the same as adding the opposite of a, ie b + (-a) = b - a.

  2. word usage - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Sep 16, 2021 · According to Lexico, the word simultaneously means "At the same time". And the word concurrently means "Existing, happening, or done at the same time". And the …

  3. What is the correct usage of "deems fit" phrase?

    Nov 15, 2016 · I want to convey the feeling that "do whatever you feel is the best"? How should I incorporate the phrase "deems fit" in my sentence?

  4. How do I say “±” in English? - English Language Learners Stack ...

    Jul 27, 2020 · 1 Exception: sports statistic In ice hockey, there is a statistic derived from subtracting the goals scored against while a player is on the ice from the goals scored by the team while the player …

  5. “Senior” and “Junior” suffixes - English Language Learners ...

    Sep 27, 2017 · This depends on country and culture. These suffixes are found much more commonly in the US than elsewhere, and I think most of the existing answers are US-specific. In the UK it used to …

  6. What does 'less' mean in this "less any liabilities" context?

    May 24, 2015 · In both cases, the per-share dollar amount of the fund is calculated by dividing the total value of all the securities in its portfolio, less any liabilities, by the number of fund shares outstandi...

  7. What word describes the woman who behaves like the man?

    Jan 6, 2018 · I want to know what word could precisely describe the woman who behaves like the man, doing his behavior, moving like him, getting interested in what interests

  8. time - Why 11 am + 1 hour == 12:00 pm? - English Language Learners ...

    Jan 5, 2018 · One hour after 11:00 am is 12:00 pm. I find this very strange. Why isn't it 12:00 am? More descriptively, I thought we can think of the am/pm part as a time unit representing a higher amount …

  9. phrase usage - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    “I wanted to know (I was wondering)” is an example of being indirect for politeness. Just as you said, if you are talking to a respected person, or a stranger, this is an appropriate way to speak or write. …

  10. Difference between "same to you, too" vs "same to you"

    Jan 12, 2018 · I'd want to know what is the difference between "same to you, too" vs "same to you". Like people does use just "you, too" as well, but is it valid to use "same to you, too" or that's what the corre...