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Same Word Different Meaning: A Guide to Tell Them ApartHomonyms are one thing that can make English tricky. They aren’t limited to English—just about every language has them, and in...January 12, 2024
Is It New Year, New Year’s, or New Years? How to Write a Happy New Year MessageMarking the passage of time is important. It helps us stay connected to loved ones and make sure that we’re making progress on...December 19, 2023
“I Couldn’t Care Less” vs. “I Could Care Less”—Which Is Correct?The similar phrases “I couldn’t care less” and “I could care less” can be confusing and are often used interchangeably, but which...October 20, 2023
What’s the Difference Between “Based Off” vs. “Based On”?Is it based on a true story or based off of a true story? You’ve probably heard people use both and may have seen them used...October 11, 2023
“Irregardless” vs. “Regardless”: What’s the Difference?When it comes to the English language, there are many things that can spark debate about what’s correct and what isn’t. The word...October 9, 2023
“Fictional” vs. “Fictive” vs. “Fictitious”: What’s the Difference?Often, two words with the same meaning will have different connotations—i.e., implied meanings. For example, if you look up the...September 29, 2023
“Neither” and “Nor”: Definition and ExamplesWhen it comes to English grammar, the words neither and nor are often used together to present options. However, not everyone is...September 12, 2023
“Similar” vs. “Simular”—Which Is Correct?Are you wondering about the difference between similar and simular? Although these two words sound similar, only one of them is...September 8, 2023
Is It “Incase” or “In Case”?In case you were wondering how to correctly use in case and incase, this blog post will help sort out your questions. We’ll also...September 6, 2023
“Worse” vs. “Worst”: What’s the Difference?Two commonly misused adjectives are worse and worst. Because these words look and sound similar, it can be tough to differentiate...August 23, 2023