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Bookmark or Share- Why do we use open and closed instead of opened and closedThe principal answer to almost all "why" questions about language is "because that's the way it is". Sometimes, though, you can find a historical explanation of how things came to be - which does not answer the question "why", but can give some understanding.
- Opened vs open? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange7. Open does not refer to any past event, while opened does. Both refer to the same current state, but opened opens the door to an earlier narrative, if you will. The door was once closed*, and someone or something changed it. The use of opened indicates a larger history for the object that open entirely ignores.
- What is the correct word for an unopened product/box?Unopened/Unused is the designation for pristine product. Collectibles are so designated : Brand New Unopened/Unused Product 110 Bulk Collectible . Amazon (Pokemon) This is also the designation of products lawfully destroyed under Health Policy : Unopened, Unused Prescription Drugs Destroyed at Taxpayer Expense. Health Law
- grammaticality - How do I use "as of now" correctly? - English Language ...As of now, I’m at Smetterley’s = I am at Smetterley’s but (implied) I am actively seeking a new job now. I’m currently at Smetterley’s = I’m considering getting a new job, but no action yet. As is now. You cannot use ‘as is now’ - that’s not correct. But you can use ‘as is’ to mean ‘as it is now’ or ‘without change’.
- How would one know when to choose 'preferred' or 'preferable'?While the words are similar in meaning, there is a slight difference in usage. When used as an adjective, the word "preferred" generally precedes the noun that it defines (preferred customers, preferred method, preferred means, preferred spelling, etc.) e.g. E-mails are most doctors' preferred means of communication.
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