Do you capitalize Lake when you are referring back to proper noun Tahoe Lake
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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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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I've always heard "Lake Tahoe", if you're referring to the lake between California and Nevada.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
Possible duplicate of When to capitalize words such as "lake", and when can the whole word be omitted?
– Laurel
2 days ago
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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
2 days ago
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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.
2 days ago
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
2 days ago
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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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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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I've always heard "Lake Tahoe", if you're referring to the lake between California and Nevada.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
Possible duplicate of When to capitalize words such as "lake", and when can the whole word be omitted?
– Laurel
2 days ago
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
2 days ago
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.
2 days ago
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
2 days ago
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I've always heard "Lake Tahoe", if you're referring to the lake between California and Nevada.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
Possible duplicate of When to capitalize words such as "lake", and when can the whole word be omitted?
– Laurel
2 days ago
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
2 days ago
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.
2 days ago
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
2 days ago
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I've always heard "Lake Tahoe", if you're referring to the lake between California and Nevada.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
I've always heard "Lake Tahoe", if you're referring to the lake between California and Nevada.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
Possible duplicate of When to capitalize words such as "lake", and when can the whole word be omitted?
– Laurel
2 days ago
Possible duplicate of When to capitalize words such as "lake", and when can the whole word be omitted?
– Laurel
2 days ago
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
2 days ago
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
2 days ago
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.
2 days ago
@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.
2 days ago
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
2 days ago
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
2 days ago
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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 2 days ago
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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.
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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 2 days ago
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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 2 days ago
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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.
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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 2 days ago
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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 2 days ago
Greg LeeGreg Lee
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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 2 days ago
Greg LeeGreg Lee
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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 2 days ago
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I've always heard "Lake Tahoe", if you're referring to the lake between California and Nevada.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
Possible duplicate of When to capitalize words such as "lake", and when can the whole word be omitted?
– Laurel
2 days ago
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
2 days ago
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.
2 days ago
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
2 days ago