Recent questions tagged semantics

Description : How would you define the word clever?

Last Answer : To me, “clever” implies being able to create an unconventional solution or approach to a problem. It differs from an insightful or elegant solution in that it is applicable to the task or problem at hand, but not necessarily applicable in general or in other similar circumstances.

Description : If you make a negative statement in a crowded room, and someone assumes that you are talking about them, is it a personal attack?

Last Answer : Oh, man. I don’t know. If I say to the general atmosphere, “Stop beating a dead horse,” I suppose that even the horse might feel persecuted.

Description : Why do we call it "raising awareness" in reference to certain things?

Last Answer : answer:I think of it as raising the topic to get more people talking about it. A conversation starter promoting a good end. People see a ribbon, a bra color et al, and they start talking about it ... that's what they mean by raising awareness- not just of the problem, but of the solutions as well.

Description : Immigrant vs. Emigrant?

Last Answer : That person will be considered an emigrant in Italy and an immigrant in US. um…i think? shit. now you have me confused :P

Description : If something appears small, but is actually large...is it said to be deceptively small or deceptively large?

Last Answer : The former.