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I *knew* it - Most don't know difference between concurrent and consecutiv

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    #11
    Originally posted by ASB View Post
    Webster's implies that infer is an acceptable definition of imply.
    Would that be Webster's Dictionary of American?
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      #12
      Originally posted by BrowneIssue View Post
      Would that be Webster's Dictionary of American?
      That'll be the one. Webster's new world dictionary (so at least they admit they made it up).

      Of course the OED note that as a common misuse.

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        #13
        Originally posted by ASB View Post
        That'll be the one. Webster's new world dictionary (so at least they admit they made it up).

        Of course the OED note that as a common misuse.
        Crikey - that took me back to school. I've been aware of that since it was pointed out to me by my English teacher when I was about 15. I didn't think anyone else was aware of it, though; as anyone I've mentioned it to since has been suitably nonplussed.

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          The other day I had me a nice perambulation in the old toon, I suggest you try it sometime, and oh what lovely vivacious sights strutting around town like she owned the place, ah yes summer has finally arrived.
          "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

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