proof These bones are a proof that the animals really existed.
These bones are proof that the animals really existed. Today we have scientific proofs that tobacco is harmful.
Today we have scientific proof that tobacco is harmful. Proof (= evidence) is usually an uncountable noun: ‘Investigators now have proof of his involvement in the arms deal.’ propaganda The television company receives most of its money from propaganda.
The television company receives most of its money from advertising. Propaganda is used in a political context: ‘Roadside hoardings displayed anti-Western propaganda.’ ‘In times of war the public are bornbarded with propaganda.’ Advertising is used in a commercial context: ‘Car manufacturers spend billions of dollars a year on advertising.’ property The police eventually found most of the stolen properties.
The police eventually found most of the stolen property. Property (= things that belong to someone) is an uncountable noun: ‘Personal property should not be left unattended.’ proportion The country’s small food supply is not proportion about the size of the population.
The country’s food supply is small in proportion to the size of the population. Something is small/large etc in proportion to/with something else: ‘Her feet are very small in proportion to the rest of her body.’ proposal 1
I propose you to talk to John about it.
I suggest that you talk to John about it. propose = formally suggest an idea, plan or course of action, especially to an official person or group that has the power to decide: ‘May I propose that we postpone further discussion of this matter until our next meeting.’
