What is stave in English?

What is stave in English?

A stave is a strong stick, especially one that is used as a weapon. Many of the men had armed themselves with staves and pieces of iron. 2. countable noun. A stave is the five lines that music is written on.

What’s an definition?

A definition is a statement of the meaning of a term (a word, phrase, or other set of symbols). Definitions can be classified into two large categories, intensional definitions (which try to give the sense of a term) and extensional definitions (which try to list the objects that a term describes).

Which is correct to or too?

To is a preposition with several meanings, including “toward” and “until.” Too is an adverb that can mean “excessively” or “also.” Just to be clear: two is pronounced the same as to and too, but it can’t be used instead of either of them because it’s a number.

What have you been up to or too?

To is the correct format for that question. The “to” refers to what you are doing. The question “What, are you up too?” would be referring to the fact that you are also ‘up’ (awake and out of bed) with some surprise about the fact that you are also ‘up’. (I know, English is a complicated language to learn.

What is the word bad?

bad, evil, and wicked mean not doing or being what is right. bad is used of anyone or anything that a person might dislike or find fault with. He had to stay after school for bad behavior. evil is a more powerful word than bad and is used for something of bad moral character.

What is the meaning of so bad?

9 ill or in pain (esp. in the phrase feel bad) 10 regretful, sorry, or upset (esp. in the phrase feel bad about) 11 unfavourable; distressing.

What does it mean when someone says too bad?

1 —used to show that one is sorry or feels bad about something It’s too bad that John and Mary are getting divorced. 2 —used in an ironic way to show that one is not sorry or does not feel bad about something “But I need your help!” “(That’s just) Too bad.”

What are synonyms for shame?

▲ Used to express regret or disappointment about an unfortunate event or piece of information. pity. shame. what a pity.

What is the meaning of by the way?

phrase. You say by the way when you add something to what you are saying, especially something that you have just thought of. [spoken] The name Latifah, by the way, means ‘delicate’.

How do you say too bad?

Synonyms for Too bad

  1. so bad.
  2. unfortunate. adj. & n.
  3. really bad.
  4. pretty bad.
  5. as bad.
  6. regrettable.
  7. very bad.
  8. pity. n. & adj.

Whats another word for really bad?

What is another word for very bad?

diabolical dreadful
terrible appalling
atrocious awful
frightful poor
shocking deplorable

What a shame meaning?

shame Add to list Share. Shame is a painful feeling that’s a mix of regret, self-hate, and dishonor. A good person would feel shame if they cheated on a test or did something mean to a friend. People also often say, “That’s a shame,” when something bad happens — meaning it’s sad or a pity.

How do you use too bad in a sentence?

Too-bad sentence example

  1. You don’t seem to be doing too bad – in either department.
  2. It’s just too bad that you’re the only one who gets to enjoy them.
  3. “It’s too bad to we’re closing down this dream business after you decided to delve into it” I told Howie.
  4. She felt too bad for the former goddess to walk away.
  5. Certainly.

Is to bad correct grammar?

T-o bad is used less often than too bad. T-o bad is a preposition from one situation to a worse bad situation. As in, “This is going from good to bad” or “This is going from just okay to bad.” I hope this was helpful for you!

What does too bad so sad mean?

An expression of mock sympathy.

What’s a bigger word for SAD?

1 unhappy, despondent, disconsolate, discouraged, gloomy, downcast, downhearted, depressed, dejected, melancholy.

What is a adjective for SAD?

sad, depressing, dismal, heartbreaking, dreary, pathetic, melancholy, mournful, sorry, heartrending, drear, tearful, teary, dispiriting, sombre, gloomy, somber, disheartening, cheerless, doleful, melancholic, wretched, discouraging, funereal, bleak, grim, sorrowful, desolate, upsetting, woeful, black, miserable.

What is a long story called?

What is another word for long story?

epic legend
narrative tale
heroic poem long poem
folk tale folk story
story yarn