Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Setup Vs Set-up or Set Up

Set-Up vs. Set Up. The noun setup is usually styled as a solid compound (that is, as a single word) in American English and as a hyphenated compound (set-up) in British English. ... The verb set up, on the other hand, is usually found as an open compound (two words, no hyphen) in both American and British English.


Two words as a verb, one word as an adjective and a noun. Don't hyphenate. Capitalize Setup when it refers to the Setup program. Unpack everything before you set up your computer

Thursday, August 19, 2021

Word Range - Spending

 Here's the spectrum of words on spending levels, 

  • Extravagant 
    • lacking restraint in spending money or using resources
    • exceeding what is reasonable or appropriate; absurd 
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  • Frugal 
    • sparing or economical with regard to money or food;
    • simple and plain and costing little
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  • Stingy 
    • reluctant to give or spend; not generous;
    • scanty or meager
    • Similar Words: Spendthrift, unthrifty, exorbitant, profligate