by Wordpandit | Jun 12, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Percent means an amount that is equal to one one-hundredth of something: “More than 70 percent of textile mills are located in Surat.” Percentage means a share of the winnings or profits of an undertaking; part of the whole of something presented in...
by Wordpandit | Jun 12, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Peer has the following meanings:- 1. To inspect closely and intently: “The visitors peered at the black and white photographs at the exhibition to find out what made them so charming in the era of coloured photography.” 2. Social equality based on age,...
by Wordpandit | Jun 12, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Pedal has the following meanings:- 1. The foot treadle or leaver that is pressed down to activate the attached machinery: “The brake pedal of this car needs to be pumped twice to stop it.” 2. The action necessary to move a bicycle: ” We may pedal the...
by Wordpandit | Jun 12, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Peal has the following meanings:- 1. A loud sound, as of bells, thunder, or the clanging of bells: “A peal of church bells rang out the old year and rang in the new year.” 2. A loud, easily heard sound: “The hall resounded with a peal of laughter...
by Wordpandit | Jun 12, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Peak has the following meanings:- 1. A tapering, projecting point; a pointed extremity: “A new cross is going to be fixed on the peak of the church roof.” 2. The pointed summit of a mountain: “When the soldiers reached the mountain peak , they found...
