We may apprehend many truths which we do
not comprehend.
Introduce, Present
Present implies more formality than introduce. We introduce one friend
to another. An envoy is presented to the King. Foreign ministers are
presented to the President of the United States.
Same as
"This is the same story as I read last week." Use same that.
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Section
"We raise finer horses in our section." This is an Americanism that
should be avoided. Neighborhood, vicinity, region, part of the country
or State, may be substituted for section.
Seldom or ever
This incorrect expression is sometimes used instead of seldom or never
or seldom if ever. "I have seldom if ever heard so eloquent an
oration." "I have seldom or never seen the man."
Sewage, Sewerage
These words have distinct meanings. Sewage refers to the contents of
the sewer; sewerage to the system of sewers.
Sociable, Social
"He is one of the most sociable men I have met. He is fond of society,
and is very ready in conversation.
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