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| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by anitank(f): 9:44am On Jul 26, 2014 |
adanny01:American spellings are usually easier and straight forward and you know we like shortcuts, but British English remains the best 1 Like |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by sapientia(m): 9:46am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Both are correct.. But as a rule.. When writing.. You need to decide which to use american spellings or british.. Once you start with any.. Continue with it.. Once you switch.. Its wrong.. But mostly, what we use here in Nigeria is british. |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by anitank(f): 9:47am On Jul 26, 2014 |
samplegirl:Colour is the one that has paint Color is the transparent one I hope I answered you   1 Like |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by thegeneral84: 10:06am On Jul 26, 2014 |
AdeniyiA: "center" refers to d middle of something. while "centre" refers to "a place of OR a place for. eg "centre for continue education ""Center" is American English while "Centre" is British. Nowadays any can be used in writing but you must stick to one form and not mix both in the same composition. 1 Like |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by Nobody: 10:09am On Jul 26, 2014 |
AdeniyiA: "center" refers to d middle of something. while "centre" refers to "a place of OR a place for. eg "centre for continue education "nope! Its d same word for both. Check ur dictionary 1 Like |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by KENFERDYOORI(m): 10:13am On Jul 26, 2014 |
jaryeh: Centre is British while center is American. In Nigeria? Use Centre. UR ANSWER SUFFICES. IF I MAY ADD, U MAY NOT BE PENALIZED WHEN WRITTING EXAMMINATION FOLLOWING A PARTICULAR PARTTERN. IF U WANT TO GO FOR BRITTISH USAGE, U ADOPT THAT THROUGH-OUT THAT EXAM PUTTING INTO CONSIDERATION OTHER RELATED BRITISH DICTIONS LIKE: COLOUR. MITRE, HONOUR ETC. |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by Burger01(m): 10:15am On Jul 26, 2014 |
AdeniyiA: "center" refers to d middle of something. while "centre" refers to "a place of OR a place for. eg "centre for continue education "EOD. |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by KENFERDYOORI(m): 10:28am On Jul 26, 2014 |
annoymous: Despite the face that you are in Nigeria, you can use either, not necessarily the British English version but whichever one you choose you have to use consistently in your writing and can't keep switching between British and American English.U'RE CORRECT, JUST THAT U USED 'FACE' INSTEAD OF 'FACT' TANX 1 Like |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by Abbey2sam(m): 10:31am On Jul 26, 2014 |
AdeniyiA: "center" refers to d middle of something. while "centre" refers to "a place of OR a place for. eg "centre for continue education " wrong.... centre is British spelling while center is America spelling and for INFORMATION, they both mean the same thing please can you help us differentiate color and colour |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by Abbey2sam(m): 10:37am On Jul 26, 2014 |
ghettodreamz: use your dictionary often please |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by mytym(m): 10:45am On Jul 26, 2014 |
AdeniyiA: "center" refers to d middle of something. while "centre" refers to "a place of OR a place for. eg "centre for continue education " You are brilliant 1 Like |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by mytym(m): 10:53am On Jul 26, 2014 |
anitank: Correct!....One can't be more English than the Englishman, same way one can't be more Catholic than the Pope. So Brit. English is The English, the language of England...all other english tongues are the works of men including AmR. English! |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by Nobody: 11:15am On Jul 26, 2014 |
If U Are Using America English And U Use Center, U Are Right. But If U Are Using British English Which We Use In Nigeria And U Use Center Instead Of Centre, U Are Wrong 2 Likes |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by Horlufemi(m): 11:38am On Jul 26, 2014 |
There is English (US) and English (UK). They have different spellings for some words that mean the same. In Nigeria please use UK English in formal writing. I guess we should even have English (Nigeria) sef. mytym: mytym:he is lacking in brilliance. |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by londoner: 11:40am On Jul 26, 2014 |
[quote author=calddon] Americans aint got time for those elongated British spellings. they love things easy. just the same way its easier to live in America than in England. English men love protocol.[/quot The English recognise the root of the word. Americans spell according to the sound of the word, generally ignoring the root word/meaning. The word centre comes from old Latin or Greek, ie the word centrum (notice the "tr" in the root word)? The Americans spell that the same as the British, I think. I think Americans make it up as they go along......lol Why is centrum not spelled centerum then? |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by londoner: 11:45am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Xyge: The British colonized America too. 1 Like |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by Nobody: 11:48am On Jul 26, 2014 |
DollyParton1: I believe some questions shouldn't be asked. This is an example of such question, just consult your dictionary.we learn every day. and I know so many persons don't know it even here in this forum. |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by ghettodreamz(m): 11:51am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Abbey2sam: I think you need it more than I do. The OP simply asked which one is right connoting an examination venue, and the explanation I'd quoted explained it well, as far as Nigeria's context and our English which is British is concerned. The OP is a Nigerian I assume, and you wouldn't expect her to use the American English as one. In addition, I never faulted other comments as regarding the subject matter; hence, your comment in quote above is gratuitous.
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| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by calddon(m): 11:58am On Jul 26, 2014 |
[quote author=londoner][/quote]ur user name says it all. |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by imarrpopson: 12:04pm On Jul 26, 2014 |
AdeniyiA: "center" refers to d middle of something. while "centre" refers to "a place of OR a place for. eg "centre for continue education " .1 Like |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by 1stola: 12:14pm On Jul 26, 2014 |
Damlesky: can't you just check your dictionary |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by Nobody: 12:29pm On Jul 26, 2014 |
How do topics like this make FP? Lemme guess.... Same way incompetent thieves are appointed top public office holders. Ah ah! A dictionary or google can easily answer this question na. Why bring it 2 FP? Seun hope u're seeing all these o cos d kinda topics I see on FP nowadays, me I no kon understand again |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by Revolva(m): 12:32pm On Jul 26, 2014 |
Omo I dey use any one wey enter ma brain |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by londoner: 12:33pm On Jul 26, 2014 |
calddon: ur user name says it all. Yep......... |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by epospiky(m): 12:35pm On Jul 26, 2014 |
The difference is only the spelling. Aside that, they're the same in meaning. One(centre) is british while the other(center) is american and so you being Nigerian, the british one should be your choice as the british english is the nigerian's official. |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by samplegirl(f): 12:42pm On Jul 26, 2014 |
anitank: I pity any pupil in your classroom! |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by greall1: 12:49pm On Jul 26, 2014 |
No. Stop twist Our brain. Centre is British spelling while center is American Spelling. Nigeria colonized by the British the correct spelling is Centre. AdeniyiA: "center" refers to d middle of something. while "centre" refers to "a place of OR a place for. eg "centre for continue education " |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by Godwit1: 1:27pm On Jul 26, 2014 |
NICE ONE |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by JayKayMaybachz(m): 1:28pm On Jul 26, 2014 |
Originally, everyone spelled it centre , but because of Noah Webster's spelling reforms, people in the US started spelling it center , particularly in the last century. Although the revised spelling center has been adopted internationally to varying extents, centre is still more popular in most regions. But regardless of how you spell it, it's the same word, so it has the same meaning either way. |
| Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by lancee(m): 1:32pm On Jul 26, 2014 |
There is no difference , center used by Americans and centre used by the British Just like cheque used by Nigerians and british and check used by the Americans |
why is everybody opening thread just to ask silly questions
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