Among other differences, I'm is informal, and it's more common in speech than writing regardless of formality. Plus "I am" can stand alone as a two-word reply to a question (from someone …

Jul 4, 2018 · I'm unsure (sorry, I'm not really a gambler) but there may be other similar gambling expressions which mean that you wish to leave the game and for your winnings to be counted. …

Jul 26, 2021 · I'm doing all the stuff they told black people in middle school I [sic] couldn't do. I'm going to therapy - it's great. Eating blueberries - they're delicious. Haven't been skiing - still …

Dec 1, 2017 · In person in a small group, you'd say "Hi! I'm James!" and probably extend your hand to shake. If you are in front a of a room of strangers introducing yourself, you might be …

Aug 13, 2010 · For “I’m well”, there is well (adjective) 1b: being in satisfactory condition or circumstances. For “I’m good”, there is good (adjective) 2e: free from infirmity or sorrow. For …

"I'm looking forward to" means I'm doing it right now, this very instance, like in Elendil's example of being on the phone with a friend; I disagree that it's about formal vs non-formal, it's due to …

Oct 10, 2013 · Mr. Witman was quite close. However, those who've studied AAVE specifically (the dialect used in the pop lyrics he is referring to) will tell you that there is an actual tense …

Aug 13, 2015 · I'm finished is more matter of fact. "I'm finished with this book, you can read it now." It's synonymous with "I'm done." "I finished" is more likely to have an exclamation point. …

I'm gonna be fine. This should definitely not be used in formal writing, and if you're learning the language it's best to clearly enunciate your words, but as you might hear this from a native …

I've never heard (or seen) "innatural"; "unnatural" is what I would expect. Webster's 3rd Unabridged shows fewer than four columns of "in-n*" words, and fewer than five of those …