Commonly Confused Words - Page 23
- Fish vs. Fishes—What’s the difference?The plural of fish is usually fish. When referring to more than one species of fish, especially in a scientific context, you can...June 23, 2016
Rack vs. WrackThe relationship between the words rack and wrack is not without complications. You can say, for example, that you have a rack in...June 22, 2016- What Is “Forgo”?To forgo something means to do without it, or to choose to skip it. Forego is sometimes listed as a variant of forgo, but it...June 21, 2016
Imbed Vs. EmbedAll the perplexing, unclear, and even contradictory quirks of the English language are a large part of what makes it interesting....June 21, 2016
Should You “Be Patient” or “Have Patience”?Patience is the ability to endure a long wait calmly or deal with annoying problems without frustration. Many of the world’s...June 20, 2016- Invoke vs. EvokeInvoke and evoke are two words that are very easy to confuse. They sound kind of similar when you say them—[in-vohk] and...June 19, 2016
Treasure Doving? The Past Tense of DiveMany folks’ grammar abilities take a nosedive when it comes to this verb. After this article, that will all be in the past. But...June 18, 2016- Awhile vs. A WhileAwhile is an adverb which means “for a period of time.” A while is a noun phrase which means “a period of time.” Back in 2001,...June 18, 2016
- Realise or Realize—Which Is Correct?Realise and realize are different spellings of the same word, and they can be used interchangeably. Both are common throughout...June 17, 2016
- Cue vs. Queue—What’s the Difference?A mother and daughter may sound alike on the phone, but if you meet them in real life you can usually tell who is who. The...June 17, 2016