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Why do Americans spell things differently eg. colour color favourite favorite neighbor neighbor?
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∙ 11y ago
Because it's American English...I could be wrong but I believe Canadians spell like that as well. One man figured that those extra 'U's are un-needed if it makes the same sound without them. It was in the early 1800's that the change was made. The accent has been around as early as 1770.
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Is neighbor an adjective?
Neighbor can act as a noun and as an adjective. Example (adjective): The neighbor units are labeled with "adjacent".
What is the contraction of neighbor?
There is no contraction for the word neighbor. Neighbor is a noun, and typically verbs are contracted. For instance: "have not" becomes "haven't" "cannot" becomes "can't."
What is the subordinate clause in this sentence The guinea hens that your neighbor raises are better than watchdogs?
"that your neighbor raises" is the subordinate clause. mykel howard
What is a proper noun for neighbor?
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Helping a neighbor often became a social occasion?
Helping a neighbor build a barn
What US actions most pleased Latin Americans?
Franklin Roosevelts "Good Neighbor Policy" pleased Latin Americans
What are the release dates for Fred Rogers America's Favorite Neighbor - 2004 TV?
Fred Rogers America's Favorite Neighbor - 2004 TV was released on: USA: 1 January 2004
What is a sentence with the word lavished?
My neighbor's aunt lavished us with her favorite homemade cookies.
Men what is your favorite bra size?
I don't know. I can honestly say I have never been fitted for a bra. AH, the bigger the better. I use them as a slingshot to send two oranges at a time into my neighbor's yard. 34-C works best for me. There is no such thing as a favourite bra size. Breasts are beautiful full stop. Big. Small. In-between. All beautiful.
What do you call a person that is your neighbors neighbor?
A person who is your neighbor's neighbor is called a "neighbor of your neighbor."
Who fought against the soldiers in the Civil War?
1 billion for the south and 4 billion for the north
What is noah ringer favorite food?
His fav food is a fresh fruit bowl and don't ask me how I know that. He goes to taekwando with me and he's my neighbor.
How can a 16 year old boy seduce his 33 old neighbor?
By talking to them, figuring out what they like, the kind of things they like. Favorite foods.
Should the crime of attempt carry the same punishment as the substantive offense?
It depends on what stopped the offense. Not murdering your neighbor because the police stopped you should be treated differently than if you changed your mind
What is the possessive form of the noun neighbor?
The possessive form of the noun "neighbor" is "neighbor's."
What is the verb for neighbor?
The verb for neighbor is "to neighbor," which means to live or be situated near someone or something.
What sentence could you have with the word boundary?
That fence is the boundary between our property and our neighbor's property. Their favorite ski hill is located on the boundary between the two cities.
