
How should I use the "in-", "im-", "il-", and "ir-" prefixes?
Consider the following words: impossible; incorrect; impatient; illegal; irregular; The meaning of the prefixes is the same (negation the adverb), but they are still different prefixes....
"I'm in" meaning? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Jul 4, 2018 · The expression "I'm in" or "count me in" mean that you wish to be included in a proposed activity. For example: "I'm going to the bar. Anyone else coming?" "Count me in!" I believe the …
prefixes - When to use un-, im-, or in-? - English Language & Usage ...
Jul 12, 2018 · Prefixes in-, im-, ir-, il- are all forms of the same thing, which to use depends on the beginning of the following word. Of course un- is different.
Does the phrase "who's in?" or "I'm in!" exist in (informal) English?
The phrase "Who's in?" does exist in very informal English, at least in American English. It is equivalent to saying "Who wants to participate in X with me?" It is not used very often, at least in my …
"Hello, This is" vs "My Name is" or "I am" in self introduction
Dec 1, 2017 · I am from India and not a native English speaker. I do often hear people introducing themselves like "Hello everyone; This is James" Is it an acceptable form in native English? Usually, I …
Does "I'm on it" mean "I'm doing it" or "I'm going to do it"?
Mar 5, 2018 · According to the Cambridge dictionary, on it means informally doing something that needs to be done, or trying to solve a problem. In my experience it doesn't imply one or the other. In fact, …
"I'm home" or "I'm at home" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jun 11, 2014 · I think the implication in the expression "I'm home" is that you're home from somewhere. It may, as Mitch says, be that you've just come/gone in, but it doesn't need to be — you can be home …
"I'm in!" -too casual? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Jul 2, 2016 · When you are invited to the party from your boss and would like to join, is it appropriate to say "I'm in"? Does it sound too casual in a business setting? I'd like to know more formal ways of say...
Can I say "please IM me" as I say "please PM me"?
Apr 19, 2020 · 1 It’s funny, “IM me” kind of implies that it’s a PM, because it’s just to “me”, although it doesn’t explicitly state that privacy is required. So “IM” is more general, and is just implying the …
"I am at home" vs "I am home" [duplicate] - English Language Learners ...
May 27, 2016 · In addition to the question listed above, there is plenty more on the distinction and overlap between home & at home: see Why do people say I am home, Difference between 'home' …