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What are the American and british words used for footpath?
In American English, the term used for "footpath" is typically "sidewalk." In British English, "footpath" often refers to a path for pedestrians, while "pavement" can also be used in British contexts to mean the sidewalk adjacent to a road. These differences reflect variations in terminology between the two dialects.
Why did Britain justify its policy of impressing American seaman?
The British did not recognize the right of people to become naturalized citizens of a country that they had not been born in. Thus, the British considered any naturalized American citizen, who had been born in Great Britain, not to be an American citizen but a subject of the British Crown. Since conscription was the norm in Britain for all male subjects of the Crown, any subject of the Crown found on the high seas was subject to conscription. In other words, if you were born in Britain, you were subject to the British military draft, no matter where on earth the British Government found you or what country you called home.
Why did Paul Revere helped the Patriots?
he was the messenqer to the patriots, these were his words"the british are cominq!"he warned them about the british.
What is the difference between American English and British English and Indian English?
Apart from a few local words and expressions, English is the same all over the world. There are variations of spelling and pronounciation, but there is no difficulty in understanding these variations.
What was the name of the American that was hanged by the British for spying. His last words were 'I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country'.?
The final words are attributed to Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hale, who was executed in September, 1776.
What is the British equivalent of these American words Trunk of a car?
car boot
Is restroom one word or two?
"Restroom" is typically considered one word in American English. It is a compound word formed by combining "rest" and "room." In British English, it is more common to see "rest room" written as two separate words. However, in general usage, especially in the United States, "restroom" is the preferred form.
What is the British word for the American word glue?
Surprisingly enough 'Glue' is NOT an American word. It originates in Middle English, long before there even was American speech. - But the British have no problems with Americans using British words -
Why is color spelled with a u?
British people use 'u' in words, like in the word colours. The same American English words do not have the 'u', e.g. colors.
What compound words have rest in them?
Some compound words that have "rest" in them include "restroom," "restful," and "restorative."
What is the British spelling of the word blazing?
The word is spelt as you have in the question. As it happens, there is no difference between the American spelling and British spelling of the words.
What is a split word?
A split word is a single word that can be divided into two or more separate words with different meanings when spaced differently. Example: "a restroom" and "are store" from "restroom."
What are some words that have same meaning but are spelled different in American English and British English?
Centre, humour, labour, sabre, aeroplane, metre. -Those are all in "English" .
In the English language why can jewelry be spelled two different ways?
American and British spellings of some words diverged in the early 19th century. Jewellery is simply the British spelling of the American word jewelry.
How do you translate English words into American?
There's no such thing as "American." American English is a dialect of English that is more has more than 95% lexical similarity to British English.
Which dictionary is better Cambridge dictionary or Oxford's New American dictionary?
They're different, so they cannot be compared. Cambridge Dictionary is the British-English spelling and definition of words. Whereas Oxford's New American dictionary is the American spelling and definition of words. It depends on which you need. If you're British, go for Cambridge. If you're American, go for the other.
From Thomas Paine's American Crisis at the end of the first paragraph why does Paine quote the words of the British directley?
In Thomas Paine's 'American Crisis,' the words of the British order are quoted directly because he was able to use one of the words 'bind,' to equate the British treatment of the colonists to the treatment of slaves. The effect was brilliant, causing even former loyalists to want to break free from Britain.
