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Different From or Different Than?Mandarin oranges are completely different from clementines. Mandarin oranges are completely different than clementines. Which...July 16, 2016
What Is “Wilful”?Wilful is a British spelling. Willful has a double L in American English. Aren’t there times when you write a word, but it...July 16, 2016- How to Use “Etc.”, With ExamplesEt cetera is a Latin phrase. Et means “and.” Cetera means “the rest.” The abbreviation of et cetera is etc. Use etc. when you...July 15, 2016
Are You Sending Emoji or Emojis?What do you call those tiny pictures we all use in texts and chats? Do you opt for the Japanese-inspired “emoji” or the...July 14, 2016
“Advise” vs. “Advice”—What’s the Difference?To whom do you turn when a tough decision perplexes you? Do you seek out someone who has faced similar choices? If so, you...July 14, 2016- “Farther” vs. “Further”—What’s the Difference?People use both further and farther to mean “more distant.” However, American English speakers favor farther for physical...July 14, 2016
- Is It Honor or Honour?The notion of honor varies greatly from one culture to another. Ideas about what it means to have it, how to obtain it, and how...July 13, 2016
What Is Verbiage?Verbiage is a noun that means a plethora of words—usually unwelcome ones. Verbiage can also be used to refer to someone’s style...July 12, 2016
Lier or Liar—What’s the Difference?A liar is a person who doesn’t speak the truth. A lier is a person or object that rests in a horizontal position. Liar and lier...July 12, 2016
Baseball Fans Come Out Swinging in 2016 MLB Grammar Power RankingsThe Boys of Summer are in their glory! Last year, we ranked all thirty Major League Baseball teams by how well their fans write...July 11, 2016