by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Literal 1. Being in accordance with, conforming to, or upholding the exact or primary meaning of a word or words: ” A translator is supposed to catch the soul of the original work because literal translation will neither be artistically creative nor will be near...
by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Liqueur means any of various strongly flavored alcoholic beverages typically served in small quantities after dinner: “Martini is a very famous brand of liqueur which people lick instead of drinking.” Liquor on the other hand, means an alcoholic beverage...
by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Links has the following meanings:- 1. Coupled or joined: ” Anti social elements are suspected to have links with politicians.” 2. Something similar to a chain: “The mechanic has removed one link from the chain of my cycle which wouldn’t let the...
by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Linear is relating to, or resembling a line; straight: “All parents want their children to make progress in a linear way which is expecting too much of them.” Lineal , on the other hand, means belonging to or being in the direct line of descent from an...
by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Lineament means a distinctive shape, contour, or line; especially, of the face: “The lineament of the actor’s face made him look like a Grecian goddess.” Liniment , on the other hand, means a medicinal fluid rubbed into the skin to soothe pain or to...
by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Linage means payment for written work at a specified amount per line:”I have agreed to translate a book on the condition that I should be paid on the basis of linage, not on the basis of chapters or total number of pages.” Lineage , on the other hand,...
