Nov 29, 2005 · Which one is correct? "a specific situation" or "an specific situation"? I know "an" normally goes with words starting with a vowel but in this case...

Nov 30, 2006 · Specific to sounds more appropriate. But that comment is based on which preposition normally goes with specific, not on understanding of the sentence.

Aug 15, 2021 · specific/exact specifically/exactly Could those be interchangeable? I lived in Florida. South Florida, to be specific/to be exact. I want to know how specifically/how exactly …

Apr 23, 2008 · All performance objectives should be SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound) and should represent the primary work to be performed;

Apr 23, 2007 · Maybe they are actually specific/non-specific adjective endings? If we would add an adjective in this example, then for translation (1) it would be the definite ending and …

Jul 7, 2009 · For a specific date, you need to use on - on July 7, 2009. For a month or a year or a season, use in - in July / in 2009 / in the summer.

Jan 24, 2025 · When using a specific date like I am going to meet the new head office on the 21st of October. Or I am meeting the head office on the 21st of October? Do we use specific date …

Jan 8, 2008 · a specific problem an is reserved for use before nouns with a vowel sound Not exactly. It has to do with the next word, regardless of what it might be. For example: Put an …

Jan 5, 2023 · What is the difference between "specific" and "concrete"? For instance: (1) I gave you specific instructions. [Oxford advanced dictionary, 8th Edition] (2) I must have something …

Sep 17, 2025 · Here Friday's refers to more Fridays, not just one specific. I don't think this is common practice, is it? What makes it possible to use a possessive 's like this here? …