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Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by kelnas(m): 6:36am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Dey all mean de same thing. I wonder why some people cant just understand dat! |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by ZUBY77(m): 6:40am On Jul 26, 2014 |
The more correct one is Centre. all Europeans use Centre..Centrum.. Centric..etc. Note the R comes after T. Europe colonized you. Not America 2 Likes |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by Nobody: 6:52am On Jul 26, 2014 |
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Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by RayMcBlue(m): 6:52am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Different ship, same difference. "Center" and "Centre" are one and the same, just a minor difference in spelling, that's all. |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by greggng: 6:55am On Jul 26, 2014 |
In english language there is what we call context meaning. This means the meaning of a word with reference to the sentence were it appears. A word can mean different thing in different sentence were you found such word. The best way to understand the meaning of a word is to understand its context meaning and also its literally meaning . |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by retepmurt(m): 6:58am 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 "I am with you |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by initialize(m): 7:20am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Kindly check out this link: https://www.nairaland.com/1788642/octacore-jiayu-g4s-38k-gionee Is it a center or a centre |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by bharyur2103(m): 7:23am 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 " It's actually believed to be the other way round i.e Centre is used by some people to mean the midpoint of a particular thing or place while Center is used to mean an institution or form of establishment.However,there are no grammatical differences in meaning between the two.One is just commonly used by Americans while the other is used by the British.... |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by Deiok(m): 7:25am On Jul 26, 2014 |
You can use both. But as a nigerian and you live in nigeria use the centre. 1 Like |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by calddon(m): 7:28am On Jul 26, 2014 |
priscaoge: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. |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by mato0012(m): 7:42am 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're very much right. |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by Libkid(m): 7:42am On Jul 26, 2014 |
priscaoge:thanks 1 Like |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by Libkid(m): 7:46am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Damlesky: can't you just check your dictionary why is everybody opening thread just to ask silly questions mtcheeewduh |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by myspnigeria: 7:47am On Jul 26, 2014 |
it could be confusing at times |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by Nobody: 7:48am 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 go school at all? 1 Like |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by Libkid(m): 7:48am On Jul 26, 2014 |
rattlesnake: one is biologicallmao.was expecting to see some iluminati explanation from you 1 Like |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by Elebiju: 7:49am 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 "Do you have a dictionary at all?if you don't know the meaning and usage of words the dictionary is there to help you, we know you are confused and reluctant to read people's post, cos you wanna make FP but pls don't mislead others. *imagine, he posted rubbish with confidence * 1 Like |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by Libkid(m): 7:51am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Olekumaster: OP God bless you. I often wonder what their difference is sef. Someday, simple things like this can make one look very foo:lish and dull.thanks bro.we are all here to learn |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by Libkid(m): 7:56am On Jul 26, 2014 |
neuljosh:pls i need help on how to to modify it thanks.i clicked on modify but everything is just been faint |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by Libkid(m): 7:58am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Ezedon: Center is where a guy insert joystick while centre is the place where the action took place, so the later is for examinationlmao. Bad guy p... |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by Nobody: 8:05am 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.Exactly |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by singlefade25(f): 8:06am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Ezedon: Center is where a guy insert joystick while centre is the place where the action took place, so the later is for examinationu don fall my hand, na wa to u o. |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by mezebel(f): 8:07am On Jul 26, 2014 |
ghettodreamz:the dude is 100percent correct....centre which is more of central, is a place eg, ibeku central school school aba which simply means a central place for education. Then center in other hand means d center of anything eg, center table,center parting. The meaning ,spelling and usage are quit different my dear. For examination venue,use centre.thanks |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by smudge2079(m): 8:08am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Dey are both correct, one is british, d otha us American... Just be consistent with how u use dem. My $1 |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by mezebel(f): 8:10am On Jul 26, 2014 |
NaLaugh:u are most incorrect,nothing like british and america in dis context...check my correction above!!! |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by michaeltotti(m): 8:14am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Polaris1: Both are correct.color,centre are america english while colour,center are british english.and d correct one is the british own.because we are colonised by the britain!!! |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by Libkid(m): 8:15am On Jul 26, 2014 |
mezebel: the dude is 100percent correct....centre which is more of central, is a place eg, ibeku central school school aba which simply means a central place for education. Then center in other hand means d center of anything eg, center table,center parting. The meaning ,spelling and usage are quit different my dear. For examination venue,use centre.thanksu just nailed it |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by mezebel(f): 8:17am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Libkid: u just nailed ithw was ur night my friend? |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by michaeltotti(m): 8:18am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Polaris1: Both are correct.hmmmm!teacher |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by nikkyshyne(f): 8:18am 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 "And to think this has 41 likes? 1 Like |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by Nobody: 8:18am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Both are correct spellings, one is British spelling and the oda is American spelling, also see favor and favour |
Re: Difference Between Center And Centre by Libkid(m): 8:22am On Jul 26, 2014 |
mezebel: hw was ur night my friend?it was so so cold.we thankGod yours?? |
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