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ex:r u insane?(mental,crazy)
The above is a good example of how not to do it.
Insane refers to people, meaning they are mentally ill, or not sane.
Inane refers to a thing, meaning it is foolishly wrong or totally lacking in sense.
You might hear an insane person making inane remarks, but the one does not imply the other.
- When a paranoic accuses some stranger of following him, the accusation makes perfect sense although it is absolutely untrue.
- On the other hand WA often experiences perfectly sane people posting inane comments
For an example of how to use inane, see above 'You might hear an insane . . .".
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What is contradictory in part of speech?
A contradictory part of speech refers to when a particular word is used in a way that contradicts its typical part of speech classification. For example, if a word is usually a noun but is used as a verb in a sentence, that would be contradictory.
Is funny a part of speech?
No, "funny" is not a part of speech. It is an adjective used to describe something that causes amusement or laughter.
What is the part of speech of into after above?
The part of speech of "into" after "above" would still be a preposition.
What part of speech is big in?
"Big" can be used as an adjective.
What part of speech is a question mark?
A question mark is a punctuation mark, not a part of speech. It is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question.
How do you use the word inane in a sentence?
I have never heard anything as inane as what just came out of your mouth.It's rather foolish to ask WikiAnswers an inane question because someone might merely delete it, and the whole effort ends up as a waste of time.On the other hand, it keeps us amused when Patricia asks inane questions during happy hour at the pub. To use the word inane in a sentence, you might say "the inane questions following the speech made me feel as if no one was listening. " Inane is defined as silly or dumb.
When this and that are used to modify nouns they are treated a which part of speech?
When "this" and "that" are used to modify nouns, they are treated as adjectives. They are demonstrative adjectives that help specify which noun is being referred to.
What part of speech is the word my-?
The part of speech that the word my is used as is an adjective.
What part of speech is used to?
Adverb
How would you use 'inane' in a sentence?
Sometimes I feel as though inane questions deserve inane responses. Judge Judy will not tolerate inane behavior in her courtroom.
What is the Romanian word for inane?
inane = stupid, prostesc
What part of speech is used to modify speech?
Gag answer: adverds Real answer: adverbs
Used to belong to which part of speech?
oral
What part of speech is used to describe?
Adjectives are used to describe nouns or pronouns by providing more information about their qualities or characteristics.
What is the definition of fatuosity?
Senselessness or purposelessness particularly is speech. Words written or spoken that have absolutely no basis in fact and are easily recognized as saliently inane.
What part of speech should rarely be used in formal writing?
Interjection is the part of speech rarely used in formal writing.
What is the part of speech of into after above?
The part of speech of "into" after "above" would still be a preposition.
