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  1. How should I use the "in-", "im-", "il-", and "ir-" prefixes?

    Consider the following words: impossible; incorrect; impatient; illegal; irregular; The meaning of the prefixes is the same (negation the adverb), but they are still different prefixes....

  2. "I'm in" meaning? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Jul 4, 2018 · The expression "I'm in" or "count me in" mean that you wish to be included in a proposed activity. For example: "I'm going to the bar. Anyone else coming?" "Count me in!" I believe the …

  3. prefixes - When to use un-, im-, or in-? - English Language & Usage ...

    Jul 12, 2018 · Prefixes in-, im-, ir-, il- are all forms of the same thing, which to use depends on the beginning of the following word. Of course un- is different.

  4. Does the phrase "who's in?" or "I'm in!" exist in (informal) English?

    The phrase "Who's in?" does exist in very informal English, at least in American English. It is equivalent to saying "Who wants to participate in X with me?" It is not used very often, at least in my …

  5. "I'm in!" -too casual? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Jul 2, 2016 · When you are invited to the party from your boss and would like to join, is it appropriate to say "I'm in"? Does it sound too casual in a business setting? I'd like to know more formal ways of say...

  6. Does "I'm on it" mean "I'm doing it" or "I'm going to do it"?

    Mar 5, 2018 · According to the Cambridge dictionary, on it means informally doing something that needs to be done, or trying to solve a problem. In my experience it doesn't imply one or the other. In fact, …

  7. Can I say "please IM me" as I say "please PM me"?

    Apr 19, 2020 · 1 It’s funny, “IM me” kind of implies that it’s a PM, because it’s just to “me”, although it doesn’t explicitly state that privacy is required. So “IM” is more general, and is just implying the …

  8. What is the difference between "I'm not something" and "I'm no ...

    Mar 27, 2023 · Both the sentences "I'm no Jedi" and "I am not a Jedi" are correct English. The first form is often used as emphasis, sort of like saying "I'm certainly not a Jedi". However, you are right to be …

  9. "I am at home" vs "I am home" [duplicate] - English Language Learners ...

    May 27, 2016 · In addition to the question listed above, there is plenty more on the distinction and overlap between home & at home: see Why do people say I am home, Difference between 'home' …

  10. "I'm well" vs. "I'm good" vs. "I'm doing well", etc

    Aug 13, 2010 · The greeting How are you? is asking How are you doing in general? — How are you? I'm well. [Misunderstood the question.] because well as an adjective which means: in good health …