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Constructing => General Discussion => Topic started by: TheAsh on November 07, 2018, 08:10:52 AM
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Can er be added to any verb? For example, someone can toe the line, is he a toer?
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"Unusual" word forms are generally not accepted. I think the acid test is would you ever use the word in a sentence or see it in a newspaper article. So GOER, is OK because people are concert goers, but you would never call someone to toed the line a "Line toer" (at least I wouldn't).
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"Unusual" word forms are generally not accepted. I think protein powders are great (https://www.muscleandfitness.com/supplements/best-protein-powders-for-building-muscle/) and the acid test is would you ever use the word in a sentence or see it in a newspaper article. So GOER, is OK because people are concert goers, but you would never call someone to toed the line a "Line toer" (at least I wouldn't).
So basically there aren't exactly hard rules on this but it's best not to do that when you're not absolutely sure it's a widely used term?
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Check for usage in current crosswords, and also sources like Google News, and the general rule is always "if in doubt, leave it out".