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  1. 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. …

  2. 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, …

  3. 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 …

  4. example vs paradigm vs archetype | WordReference Forums

    Aug 23, 2024 · Hi there, just wondering what's the difference between example, paradigm and archetype, as they all somehow have the meaning of "example". e.g. He came to the U.S. 20 years …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. rumble fish - WordReference Forums

    Feb 14, 2008 · Cómo traducirían de la manera más literal posible el título de la peli de Cópola rumble Fish? No se me ocurre nada... :-( gracias

  9. 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 …

  10. Twot/twat/twit - WordReference Forums

    Jun 27, 2011 · Sto traducendo un testo teatrale. Una donnna, durante un suo monologo, comincia a raccontare un sogno/ricordo : "I'm crawling down on my hands and knees, kind of pushing back and …