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Do you capitalize Lake when you are referring back to proper noun Tahoe Lake [duplicate]
When to capitalize words such as “lake”, and when can the whole word be omitted?How do you capitalize a proper noun such as “iPhone”?Should I capitalize the “G” in “God Particle” when referring to the Higgs Boson particle?When to capitalize words such as “lake”, and when can the whole word be omitted?Can context change a common noun into a proper noun?When to capitalize “certification titles”?Capitalization of “President” and “State” [of the United States]Do you need to capitalize any words that are used to refer to a specific place?Are the names of cocktails proper nouns?Capitalize common noun when it follows a list of proper nouns?Is the Title of a Chapter of a Book a Proper Noun?
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If I state a proper noun such as Tahoe Lake, and then later in sentence refer to the lake, do I capitalize lake when it refers back to the proper name Tahoe Lake?
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When to capitalize words such as “lake”, and when can the whole word be omitted?
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If I state a proper noun such as Tahoe Lake, and then later in sentence refer to the lake, do I capitalize lake when it refers back to the proper name Tahoe Lake?
capitalization
asked Mar 28 at 0:06
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marked as duplicate by Laurel, JJJ, Mitch, TrevorD, Neeku Apr 11 at 15:46
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I've always heard "Lake Tahoe", if you're referring to the lake between California and Nevada.
– Hot Licks
Mar 28 at 0:20
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The name is Lake Tahoe in that particular case. And yes, Lake is part of the name and is therefore capitalized. Prefixed Lake is very common, though it also occurs as a suffix, like Soap Lake in WA state, USA.
– John Lawler
Mar 28 at 0:26
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@JohnL - I think the OP is asking something deeper than if the word Lake should be capitalized in Lake Tahoe. It seems to be referring to a sentence like, "After we arrive at Lake Tahoe, we plan to boat across the lake." (to BarbC: It would help if you provided a specific example sentence.)
– J.R.
Mar 28 at 0:35
In cases of coreference, that's the writer's choice. Do they want to make it seem a Place like The Great Lakes, or just a place somewhere like a lake somewhere?
– John Lawler
Mar 28 at 0:38
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When to capitalize words such as “lake”, and when can the whole word be omitted?
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If I state a proper noun such as Tahoe Lake, and then later in sentence refer to the lake, do I capitalize lake when it refers back to the proper name Tahoe Lake?
capitalization
asked Mar 28 at 0:06
Barb ChancellorBarb Chancellor
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This question already has an answer here:
When to capitalize words such as “lake”, and when can the whole word be omitted?
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If I state a proper noun such as Tahoe Lake, and then later in sentence refer to the lake, do I capitalize lake when it refers back to the proper name Tahoe Lake?
This question already has an answer here:
When to capitalize words such as “lake”, and when can the whole word be omitted?
1 answer
capitalization
capitalization
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asked Mar 28 at 0:06
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marked as duplicate by Laurel, JJJ, Mitch, TrevorD, Neeku Apr 11 at 15:46
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I've always heard "Lake Tahoe", if you're referring to the lake between California and Nevada.
– Hot Licks
Mar 28 at 0:20
1
The name is Lake Tahoe in that particular case. And yes, Lake is part of the name and is therefore capitalized. Prefixed Lake is very common, though it also occurs as a suffix, like Soap Lake in WA state, USA.
– John Lawler
Mar 28 at 0:26
1
@JohnL - I think the OP is asking something deeper than if the word Lake should be capitalized in Lake Tahoe. It seems to be referring to a sentence like, "After we arrive at Lake Tahoe, we plan to boat across the lake." (to BarbC: It would help if you provided a specific example sentence.)
– J.R.
Mar 28 at 0:35
In cases of coreference, that's the writer's choice. Do they want to make it seem a Place like The Great Lakes, or just a place somewhere like a lake somewhere?
– John Lawler
Mar 28 at 0:38
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5
I've always heard "Lake Tahoe", if you're referring to the lake between California and Nevada.
– Hot Licks
Mar 28 at 0:20
1
The name is Lake Tahoe in that particular case. And yes, Lake is part of the name and is therefore capitalized. Prefixed Lake is very common, though it also occurs as a suffix, like Soap Lake in WA state, USA.
– John Lawler
Mar 28 at 0:26
1
@JohnL - I think the OP is asking something deeper than if the word Lake should be capitalized in Lake Tahoe. It seems to be referring to a sentence like, "After we arrive at Lake Tahoe, we plan to boat across the lake." (to BarbC: It would help if you provided a specific example sentence.)
– J.R.
Mar 28 at 0:35
In cases of coreference, that's the writer's choice. Do they want to make it seem a Place like The Great Lakes, or just a place somewhere like a lake somewhere?
– John Lawler
Mar 28 at 0:38
5
5
I've always heard "Lake Tahoe", if you're referring to the lake between California and Nevada.
– Hot Licks
Mar 28 at 0:20
I've always heard "Lake Tahoe", if you're referring to the lake between California and Nevada.
– Hot Licks
Mar 28 at 0:20
1
1
The name is Lake Tahoe in that particular case. And yes, Lake is part of the name and is therefore capitalized. Prefixed Lake is very common, though it also occurs as a suffix, like Soap Lake in WA state, USA.
– John Lawler
Mar 28 at 0:26
The name is Lake Tahoe in that particular case. And yes, Lake is part of the name and is therefore capitalized. Prefixed Lake is very common, though it also occurs as a suffix, like Soap Lake in WA state, USA.
– John Lawler
Mar 28 at 0:26
1
1
@JohnL - I think the OP is asking something deeper than if the word Lake should be capitalized in Lake Tahoe. It seems to be referring to a sentence like, "After we arrive at Lake Tahoe, we plan to boat across the lake." (to BarbC: It would help if you provided a specific example sentence.)
– J.R.
Mar 28 at 0:35
@JohnL - I think the OP is asking something deeper than if the word Lake should be capitalized in Lake Tahoe. It seems to be referring to a sentence like, "After we arrive at Lake Tahoe, we plan to boat across the lake." (to BarbC: It would help if you provided a specific example sentence.)
– J.R.
Mar 28 at 0:35
In cases of coreference, that's the writer's choice. Do they want to make it seem a Place like The Great Lakes, or just a place somewhere like a lake somewhere?
– John Lawler
Mar 28 at 0:38
In cases of coreference, that's the writer's choice. Do they want to make it seem a Place like The Great Lakes, or just a place somewhere like a lake somewhere?
– John Lawler
Mar 28 at 0:38
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From the web site tahoe.com:
Lake Tahoe, the clear, cobalt blue lake tucked into the snowy Sierra
Nevada mountain range, welcomes athletes, adventurers and casual
travelers to its easygoing and pine-scented atmosphere. A long
sought-after vacation destination, Lake Tahoe keeps everyone’s
interests piqued and their vacations active throughout the year. Lake
Tahoe is the nation’s second deepest lake, and the area previously
served as a transcontinental route for first the railroad and later
highways.
From the web site Lake Tahoe Travel Guide:
... While the stunning blue lake alone is worth a trip, the
surrounding area, also known as Lake Tahoe, boasts miles of hiking
trails, dozens of picture-perfect vistas and some of the best skiing
in North America.
answered Mar 28 at 0:46
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It should be "lake" with small l. When "lake" refers back to "Lake Tahoe", it is not referring to part of the name "Lake Tahoe", but rather to the referent of "Lake Tahoe", which is a lake.
Suppose that Lake Tahoe was actually the name of a small pond -- then the name "Lake Tahoe" wouldn't be totally appropriate, but maybe it was originally named when it was big, then for some reason, most of it dried up. Then you wouldn't think of referring to it as a lake, because it isn't one. You would refer to it as a pond.
So the capitalization of a definite reference depends on what the thing is, not what it's called.
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From the web site tahoe.com:
Lake Tahoe, the clear, cobalt blue lake tucked into the snowy Sierra
Nevada mountain range, welcomes athletes, adventurers and casual
travelers to its easygoing and pine-scented atmosphere. A long
sought-after vacation destination, Lake Tahoe keeps everyone’s
interests piqued and their vacations active throughout the year. Lake
Tahoe is the nation’s second deepest lake, and the area previously
served as a transcontinental route for first the railroad and later
highways.
From the web site Lake Tahoe Travel Guide:
... While the stunning blue lake alone is worth a trip, the
surrounding area, also known as Lake Tahoe, boasts miles of hiking
trails, dozens of picture-perfect vistas and some of the best skiing
in North America.
answered Mar 28 at 0:46
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From the web site tahoe.com:
Lake Tahoe, the clear, cobalt blue lake tucked into the snowy Sierra
Nevada mountain range, welcomes athletes, adventurers and casual
travelers to its easygoing and pine-scented atmosphere. A long
sought-after vacation destination, Lake Tahoe keeps everyone’s
interests piqued and their vacations active throughout the year. Lake
Tahoe is the nation’s second deepest lake, and the area previously
served as a transcontinental route for first the railroad and later
highways.
From the web site Lake Tahoe Travel Guide:
... While the stunning blue lake alone is worth a trip, the
surrounding area, also known as Lake Tahoe, boasts miles of hiking
trails, dozens of picture-perfect vistas and some of the best skiing
in North America.
answered Mar 28 at 0:46
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From the web site tahoe.com:
Lake Tahoe, the clear, cobalt blue lake tucked into the snowy Sierra
Nevada mountain range, welcomes athletes, adventurers and casual
travelers to its easygoing and pine-scented atmosphere. A long
sought-after vacation destination, Lake Tahoe keeps everyone’s
interests piqued and their vacations active throughout the year. Lake
Tahoe is the nation’s second deepest lake, and the area previously
served as a transcontinental route for first the railroad and later
highways.
From the web site Lake Tahoe Travel Guide:
... While the stunning blue lake alone is worth a trip, the
surrounding area, also known as Lake Tahoe, boasts miles of hiking
trails, dozens of picture-perfect vistas and some of the best skiing
in North America.
answered Mar 28 at 0:46
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From the web site tahoe.com:
Lake Tahoe, the clear, cobalt blue lake tucked into the snowy Sierra
Nevada mountain range, welcomes athletes, adventurers and casual
travelers to its easygoing and pine-scented atmosphere. A long
sought-after vacation destination, Lake Tahoe keeps everyone’s
interests piqued and their vacations active throughout the year. Lake
Tahoe is the nation’s second deepest lake, and the area previously
served as a transcontinental route for first the railroad and later
highways.
From the web site Lake Tahoe Travel Guide:
... While the stunning blue lake alone is worth a trip, the
surrounding area, also known as Lake Tahoe, boasts miles of hiking
trails, dozens of picture-perfect vistas and some of the best skiing
in North America.
answered Mar 28 at 0:46
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It should be "lake" with small l. When "lake" refers back to "Lake Tahoe", it is not referring to part of the name "Lake Tahoe", but rather to the referent of "Lake Tahoe", which is a lake.
Suppose that Lake Tahoe was actually the name of a small pond -- then the name "Lake Tahoe" wouldn't be totally appropriate, but maybe it was originally named when it was big, then for some reason, most of it dried up. Then you wouldn't think of referring to it as a lake, because it isn't one. You would refer to it as a pond.
So the capitalization of a definite reference depends on what the thing is, not what it's called.
answered Mar 28 at 1:18
Greg LeeGreg Lee
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add a comment |
It should be "lake" with small l. When "lake" refers back to "Lake Tahoe", it is not referring to part of the name "Lake Tahoe", but rather to the referent of "Lake Tahoe", which is a lake.
Suppose that Lake Tahoe was actually the name of a small pond -- then the name "Lake Tahoe" wouldn't be totally appropriate, but maybe it was originally named when it was big, then for some reason, most of it dried up. Then you wouldn't think of referring to it as a lake, because it isn't one. You would refer to it as a pond.
So the capitalization of a definite reference depends on what the thing is, not what it's called.
answered Mar 28 at 1:18
Greg LeeGreg Lee
15k2933
add a comment |
It should be "lake" with small l. When "lake" refers back to "Lake Tahoe", it is not referring to part of the name "Lake Tahoe", but rather to the referent of "Lake Tahoe", which is a lake.
Suppose that Lake Tahoe was actually the name of a small pond -- then the name "Lake Tahoe" wouldn't be totally appropriate, but maybe it was originally named when it was big, then for some reason, most of it dried up. Then you wouldn't think of referring to it as a lake, because it isn't one. You would refer to it as a pond.
So the capitalization of a definite reference depends on what the thing is, not what it's called.
answered Mar 28 at 1:18
Greg LeeGreg Lee
15k2933
It should be "lake" with small l. When "lake" refers back to "Lake Tahoe", it is not referring to part of the name "Lake Tahoe", but rather to the referent of "Lake Tahoe", which is a lake.
Suppose that Lake Tahoe was actually the name of a small pond -- then the name "Lake Tahoe" wouldn't be totally appropriate, but maybe it was originally named when it was big, then for some reason, most of it dried up. Then you wouldn't think of referring to it as a lake, because it isn't one. You would refer to it as a pond.
So the capitalization of a definite reference depends on what the thing is, not what it's called.
answered Mar 28 at 1:18
Greg LeeGreg Lee
15k2933
answered Mar 28 at 1:18
Greg LeeGreg Lee
15k2933
answered Mar 28 at 1:18
Greg LeeGreg Lee
15k2933
answered Mar 28 at 1:18
Greg LeeGreg Lee
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5
I've always heard "Lake Tahoe", if you're referring to the lake between California and Nevada.
– Hot Licks
Mar 28 at 0:20
1
The name is Lake Tahoe in that particular case. And yes, Lake is part of the name and is therefore capitalized. Prefixed Lake is very common, though it also occurs as a suffix, like Soap Lake in WA state, USA.
– John Lawler
Mar 28 at 0:26
1
@JohnL - I think the OP is asking something deeper than if the word Lake should be capitalized in Lake Tahoe. It seems to be referring to a sentence like, "After we arrive at Lake Tahoe, we plan to boat across the lake." (to BarbC: It would help if you provided a specific example sentence.)
– J.R.
Mar 28 at 0:35
In cases of coreference, that's the writer's choice. Do they want to make it seem a Place like The Great Lakes, or just a place somewhere like a lake somewhere?
– John Lawler
Mar 28 at 0:38