Commonly Confused Words - Page 12
- When to Use Of vs. Off?Of is a preposition that indicates relationships between other words, such as belonging, things made of other things, things that...December 13, 2016
Offence vs. Offense—What Is the Difference?Offence and offense are both correct. Offence is the spelling more commonly used outside of the United States. Offense is the...December 12, 2016
Congradulations or Congratulations—Which Is Right?Congratulations is correct. Congradulations is a common misspelling. When something important and meaningful happens to someone,...December 12, 2016
Vaccum, Vacuum, or Vacume—Which Is Right?Vacuum (spelled like so), means a complete lack of matter, or a device used for sucking up dirt or particles, or to use that...December 11, 2016
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