English Vocabulary

Ways of saying “but“ Joe is a hard worker; however, he is often late. I would love to come with you, although I can’t. I think she was right, though I am not sure. She was still upset; even though he had apologized. It is a small place, yet it …

raise vs. rise raise  must have an object (to increase the amount, value, or degree) They have raised their prices. Don’t raise your voice.   rise  is used without an object (to move upwards) The balloon rose slowly into the air. The sun has risen. (to get up) He rose …

  get after (to chase; pursue) The police are getting after an escaped prisoner. If you want to catch him, you must get after him now.   US informal (to keep criticizing someone) My mother always gets after me for leaving my room in a mess. I get after my …

  speak with a forked tongue (make false promises; say one thing and mean another) He always talks with a forked tongue, so I didn’t trust him an inch. The Prime Minister has been known to speak with a forked tongue.   envocabulary.com

  order (something that someone in authority tells you that you must do): I take orders only from my manager. command (an official order): The captain issued the command to retreat. instruction (an order or direction): I’m under instructions not to let anyone in. directive formal (an official instruction): I have received …