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How Do You Spell Donut?Donut is an alternate spelling of doughnut. Some dictionaries point out that donut is rarely used outside the United States. All...September 16, 2016- How Do You Spell the Color Gray?As a noun, gray usually refers to the color. It can be used as an adjective when we want to say that the color of something is a...September 15, 2016
“Traveling” or “Travelling”—Which is Correct?It’s wonderful to travel—to meet new people, see new places, experience different cultures, live life the way life is lived...September 10, 2016- Until, Till, or ’TilUntil indicates when something will happen, begin, or end. Till means the same thing as until. Till is not an abbreviation of...September 9, 2016
Opossum vs. Possum—What’s the Difference?What are opossums and possums? Both animals are marsupials, however possums are more closely related to kangaroos. But here’s...September 8, 2016- Sneaked or Snuck: Which Is Correct?Sneak is a verb that means to move with stealth in order to avoid detection. Sneaked is the past tense of sneak when the verb is...September 5, 2016
- Therefore vs. ThereforTherefore is an adverb that means “as a consequence,” “as a result,” or “hence.” Therefor is...September 1, 2016
Affective vs. Effective: What’s the Difference?Is affective just another word for effective? Are the two words similar and entangled in the way the verbs affect and effect are?...August 30, 2016- Empathetic vs. Sympathetic vs. EmpathicEmpathetic is an adjective that describes someone or something that exhibits empathy. Empathy is a high degree of understanding...August 28, 2016
Anymore vs. Any MoreIs anymore one word or two? It depends on how you’re using it. We’re here to set the record straight. Any more and anymore have...August 25, 2016