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  1. Difference between "assist in" and "assist with"

    We assisted him in the whole procedure. assist someone with someone or something - to help someone manage someone or something, especially with lifting or physical management.

  2. phrase choice - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Which is correct Robotic assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy; or Robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy. Similarly also for, Robotic assisted medial and lateral meniscus repair; or Robotic-assis...

  3. Assist vs Support - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Feb 25, 2020 · The two verbs overlap. In many contexts, either would be suitable. In others, one or the other may sound more natural. For example, here support is more idiomatic. She supported her …

  4. What's the difference between "go", "go to", and "go to the"?

    May 9, 2015 · In addition to the issues regarding proper nouns mentioned in this question and its answers, there are some usage notes specific to the words you've asked about. Home I'm going …

  5. "If" vs. "If and When" — Any Differences? - English Language Learners ...

    Aug 16, 2025 · It is uncertain whether she will ever need assisted dying, but if the law is passed, she will have a choice. (future, uncertainty sense). The examples from Oxford and Cambridge dictionaries …

  6. Difference between being at/of/in someone's service

    Jun 28, 2017 · To be in (someone's) service means that you are employed by that person in some kind of service role. To be of service (to someone) means that you have assisted or will assist them in …

  7. word usage - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Sep 4, 2017 · I am wondering if addressing a person as ''Dear'' sounds casual, friendly or formal. For example, ''Thanks dear'' Is it used in business letters nowadays or is it outdated? I hear …

  8. What is the difference between "I was there" and "I have been there"?

    The question is broad and depending on the context, the meaning of those sentences drastically change. Since the question is broad, I'll answer that way. Both the sentences broadly mean the same …

  9. help on / with something - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Aug 11, 2015 · Looking at n-grams, it seems that before 1910 "help on" was standard, and since then "help with" has rapidly become a lot more common. There seems to be almost no difference in usage …

  10. verbs - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Jun 13, 2016 · She was nominated twice by the Academy. She has been nominated twice by the Academy. She is a two-time nominee. All are correct; the tenses simply put a different "spin" on the …