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opposite meanings between BrE & AmE

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 10:28 pm
by Itasan
I have learned that there are some words
that mean nearly the opposite between
AmE and BrE.
1. the verb 'table'
2. 'inside lane' and 'outside lane'
3. quotation marks ['] and ["]
4. date indication
Are there any other such examples?
Thank you.

Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2005 2:26 am
by Lorikeet
What does the verb "table" mean in British English/

table as a verb in BrE

Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2005 2:50 am
by Itasan
table (verb)
1. (BrE) to present sth formally for discussion
2. (AmE) to leave an idea, a proposal, etc. to be discussed at a later date.
(from Oxford Advanced Learner's Dic.)
Itasan

Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2005 3:10 am
by Lorikeet
Ah, thanks :D