Commonly Confused Words - Page 15
Altogether vs. All TogetherAltogether means “completely,” “all things considered,” or “on the whole.” All together means...November 10, 2016- Minuscule or Miniscule—Which is Correct?Minuscule means very small. Miniscule is a newer spelling, probably derived from the prefix mini-. Many feel that miniscule is a...November 10, 2016
Benefited or Benefitted—Which Is Right?Benefited and benefitted are both acceptable spellings. BenefitedNovember 5, 2016
Ambience or Ambiance—Which Is Correct?Ambience is the character and mood of a place. Ambiance is an alternative spelling of the same word. In online articles, you will...November 4, 2016
Threw vs. ThroughThrew and through are pronounced the same, but they have different meanings and uses. Threw is the past tense of the verb throw....November 1, 2016
Toward or TowardsToward and towards are two acceptable ways of spelling the same preposition. Toward is the preferred spelling in the United...October 25, 2016- Welcome or WelcomedAfter someone thanks you, the correct phrase is “you’re welcome,” not “you’re welcomed.” In the previous example, welcome is used...October 25, 2016
Nevermind or Never Mind: What’s the Difference?Never mind tells someone to disregard a matter. It can also mean “not to mention” or “certainly not.” Never mind should be two...October 20, 2016
Why Do People Get So Upset about “Mad” and “Angry”?Getting mad about other people’s language mistakes is something that happens to the best of us. You don’t have to be...October 17, 2016- Comprise vs. Compose: What’s the Difference?Comprise means “to include” or “to be composed of.” A basketball team comprises five players. Comprise is...October 14, 2016