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  1. "Ideas on" vs. "ideas for" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    In the same way, using "for" in ideas on improving the team means you support improving the team while using "on" doesn't necessarily mean so. It's all connotation and subconscious language use …

  2. What does 'abstract ideas' mean? [closed] - English Language & Usage ...

    In the sentence for example: This book would also interest intelligent students with a taste for abstract ideas and theoretical arguments. What does the phrase "abstract ideas" mean? I looked up ...

  3. Word for someone who thought of an idea

    Aug 25, 2014 · I was looking/wanting a word to describe a person who thought and kindled an original idea and was the first to do it. Say you come up with an idea for a device or an idea for software or …

  4. "A lot of ideas" is or are? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Mar 24, 2012 · To clarify this (correct) answer, "a lot of ideas" is actually a combined noun with two elements. Depending on the emphasis of the verb, you can direct the meaning toward "a lot" (is) or …

  5. idioms - Best way to describe "turning ideas into reality" - English ...

    Aug 3, 2014 · I'd like to ask if sentence “We accelerate ideas” sounds odd or natural? What is the best word/phrasal to describe transformation of the ideas into reality/real things?

  6. What is the word for a person who never listens to other people's ...

    Jul 14, 2014 · There is one person I know who never accepts other people's opinions and ideas, even if those opinions and ideas are worthwhile. What single word might describe such an attitude?

  7. Word for "willing to try new and unfamiliar things"

    Mar 22, 2012 · Maybe it's fun. First I thought about open-minded but I think this means more willing to listen to people, think about their ideas, arguments, ... and accept them (not necessarily agree). …

  8. etymology - How did spitballing originate - English Language & Usage ...

    Apr 6, 2017 · I find the word 'spitballing' very interesting. I am curious to know how this word originated. What is the logic behind the use of this word to mean "tossing around ideas?" Oxford English Dictionary

  9. vocabulary - Is there a word for a person with many creative ideas but ...

    Sep 22, 2015 · Is there a word in the English language that describes a personality type that has a creative mind and many ideas but for some reason (procrastinating, lack of energy or confidence, …

  10. Word that means "plagiarism" but only in relation to plagiarized ideas

    Jun 5, 2013 · I'm looking for a word that has the same meaning as "plagiarism" but in relation to plagiarized ideas only, i.e. not related to writing, art work, drawing etc.