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Macaron vs. Macaroon: A Discussion of Confusing Food NamesMacarons are a round dessert sandwich composed of two colored cookie halves and a ganache or buttercream filling. Macaroons are...November 24, 2016
Few, a Few—What’s the Difference?Few is a quantifier used with plural countable nouns. Without the article “a,” few emphasizes a small number of...November 21, 2016- City, Town, or Village–What’s the Difference?A village is a small community in a rural area. A town is a populated area with fixed boundaries and a local government. A city...November 18, 2016
Cheque vs. CheckCheque and check appear in British English, and check appears in American English. In British English, cheque refers to a...November 18, 2016- Gist or Jist—Which is Correct?Gist means “essence” or “the main point.” In a legal context, gist is the grounds of a legal action. Jist...November 17, 2016
- Let’s vs. Lets—What’s the Difference?Let’s is a contraction of let us. Lets is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb “let.” Homophones...November 16, 2016
- Lightening vs. Lightning—What’s the Difference?Lightening is the present participle of the verb lighten. Lightning is the electrical discharge that happens during storms. It’s...November 15, 2016
- “My Apology” or “My Apologies”?Did you do something wrong? An apology might be in order. An apology is an expression of sorrow, regret, or remorse. To...November 13, 2016
Concave vs. ConvexConcave describes shapes that curve inward, like an hourglass. Convex describes shapes that curve outward, like a football (or a...November 12, 2016
Capital vs. Capitol—What’s the Difference?Capital can be a noun or an adjective. Capital can refer to uppercase letters, accumulated wealth, or the city that serves as...November 11, 2016