Grammar - Page 37
Whilst vs. While—Which Is Correct?Whilst and while are two words with identical meanings—usually. But you can’t always use whilst instead of while....December 11, 2016- “Beck and Call” or “Beckon Call”—Which Is Right?Beck and call is the correct way to spell this phrase. To be at someone’s beck and call means you are ready to obey their...December 9, 2016
- Whiny, Whiney, Whinny—What’s the Difference? Whiny means annoyingly complaining, especially in a high-pitched voice. Whiney means the same as whiny, but it’s an uncommon...December 5, 2016
- Regime vs. Regimen—Learn the DifferenceRegime and regimen are synonyms that share two definitions. Regimen and regime refer to a course of life that follows a specific...December 5, 2016
- Surprise, Suprise or Surprize—Which Is Correct?Surprise is the correct way to spell the word. Surprize was once an alternative spelling, but it’s very rarely used today....December 4, 2016
- Fulfil vs. FulfillFulfil and fulfill are both correct spellings of the same word. It means “to put into effect,” “to...December 4, 2016
Mustache vs. Moustache: Which Is Correct?Mustache and moustache are both correct spellings of the same word. Mustache is the most common spelling in the United States....December 3, 2016
Nowadays or Now a Days?Nowadays is the only correct spelling of this word. Spelling the word as three words—now a days—is incorrect. Nowadays means “at...December 3, 2016- Truly or Truely —Which Is Correct?Truly is the only acceptable way to spell the adverbial form of the adjective true.Truely is not an alternative spelling;...December 3, 2016
- Whoa or Woah—Which Is Correct?Sometimes it’s easy to sound out the spelling of words, but other times it’s not so easy. For example, which is correct—whoa or...December 2, 2016