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Busses or Buses—Which Is Correct? | GrammarlyThe plural form of bus is buses. To be fair, a few dictionaries do list busses as an alternative plural form of bus. But it...July 27, 2016- What Does “De Facto” Mean?What is de facto? No, it’s not “the fact” in Spanish. But did you guess that de facto means something about facts? Let’s see if...July 26, 2016
- Loathe MeaningTo loathe means to feel repugnance or intense dislike for someone or something. Use loathe as you would love. The verbs function...July 26, 2016
Loose vs. Lose—What’s the Difference?Lose is a verb that means “to fail to win, to misplace, or to free oneself from something or someone.” Loose is an adjective that...July 26, 2016
How to Use “Translucent”Translucent means “permitting light to shine through.” Be careful of how you use transparent and translucent. Translucent is an...July 26, 2016- Everything You Want to Know About Poetic ApostropheWhat do apostrophes do? They show possession (e.g., Bonnie’s son; the dog’s bone). Perhaps you thought apostrophes did only this...July 24, 2016
- What Is “Mea Culpa”?The phrase “mea culpa” has been in the English language since the thirteenth century. Once you know what it means and how to use...July 24, 2016
Is Impactful a Word?Impactful emerged in the 1960s as an adjective meaning “manifesting a great effect or impact.” Some critics reject impactful as...July 23, 2016
How to Use “As of Yet”“As of yet” usually describes something that hasn’t yet happened. Many writing authorities think “as of yet” is unnecessarily...July 23, 2016- Which Is Correct: “Wintry,” “Wintery,” or “Winterly”?“Wintry” is an adjective we use to describe something that relates to winter or is chilly or frigid. “Wintery” is another way to...July 22, 2016