still (NOT always): ‘Lucy is recovering, but she’s still in hospital.’ ‘The house is still for sale.’ 2
I have always the feeling that she enjoys teaching us.
I always have the feeling that she enjoys teaching us. You will be always welcome.
You will always be welcome. During the winter months, they always were in the kitchen.
During the winter months, they were always in the kitchen. See Language Note on next page a.m. See O’CLOCK 2 ambition 1
My immediate ambition is to find somewhere to live.
My immediate aim is to find somewhere to live. ambition = something very important that you have wanted to do or achieve for a very long time: ‘Sandro’s one ambition is to play for Italy in the World Cup.’ aim = what you hope to achieve when you do something: ‘The aim of the course is to develop the students’ writing skills.’ 2
Not many people manage to satisfy their ambitions.
Not many people manage to achieve their ambitions. achieve your ambition (NOT satisfy, meet, reach, arrive etc): ‘He has achieved his main ambition - to make a name for himself in politics.’ among 1
The main purpose of the visit is to develop a closer relationship among the two
countries.
The main purpose of the visit is to develop a closer relationship between the two countries. Use among when you are talking about three or more people or things. For two people or things, use between.
