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.
opposite meanings between BrE & AmE
Moderators: Dimitris, maneki neko2, Lorikeet, Enrico Palazzo, superpeach, cecil2, Mr. Kalgukshi2
table as a verb in BrE
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
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
