
pervading / pervasive - WordReference Forums
Nov 17, 2019 · Pervading = be present and apparent throughout. pervasive = (especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people. …
It's much more pervasive than meets the eye. - WordReference Forums
Dec 11, 2024 · Hello,everyone. "It's much more pervasive than meets the eye."proceeds from CNN. Is this sentence right?If so,what word has been omitted after than? Logically,how can we restore this …
pervasive vs. evasive | WordReference Forums
Sep 26, 2013 · Pervasive is related to the verb "pervade": to spread through or throughout, esp subtly or gradually; permeate Evasive is related to the verb "evade": to get away from or avoid (imprisonment, …
pervasive pattern of disregard - WordReference Forums
Dec 12, 2019 · In simple terms, if something is said to be pervasive, it means it is very widespread and can be found in almost any part of the country, society, etc. Distrust of British politicians is pervasive …
C.E.O.s or CEOs or CEO's - WordReference Forums
Nov 2, 2020 · Digital business isn’t a department; it should be a pervasive approach for the whole organization. Getting there is challenging. CEOs report that training and culture change programs …
clusterfuck; cluster fuck - WordReference Forums
Jan 19, 2013 · Term: clusterfuck Your definition or explanation: An dynamic, multifaceted, and chaotic mess of a situation involving various principal players that can not easily be corrected. Example: The …
if a nuclear war was/were to take place | WordReference Forums
Mar 3, 2022 · I see. Thanks Peter. I think the wrong use of "was" in conditionals in place of "were" in every day speech is so common (pervasive I would say) that it eds up invading higher registers, like …
a festive feel / feeling - WordReference Forums
Oct 21, 2014 · Feel means "atmosphere" or "pervasive mood." I checked a couple of dictionaries and didn't find that meaning listed, but it is a fairly common idiomatic meaning.
penetrating smell - WordReference Forums
Jun 17, 2020 · Is a penetrating smell strong (like over-applied perfume) or sharp (as in pungent)? Can it be both? On the Collins Dictionary website, one of the definitions of penetrating (which lists …
Modelling or modeling? - WordReference Forums
Feb 28, 2007 · Ok interesting thread. I read it all and I still think I'm right. I think you'd have to agree that for someone whose never seen the word model, modelling is clearly three syllables, whereas …