Commonly Confused Words - Page 24
- 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
- OK vs. OkayFinish this sentence: Everything is going to be . . . If you’re like most people, the first word you thought of was okay—or was...June 15, 2016
- Burnt or Burned?Some packages of crayons come with over a hundred colors. Among them are the mysterious burnt umber and burnt sienna. These hues...June 14, 2016
- Spelled or Spelt—Which Is Correct?The verb spell commonly means to write or name the letters making up a word in the right order. Spell is a verb with irregular...June 12, 2016
- Judgement or Judgment—Which is Correct?You don’t need a judgeship to have an opinion on how to spell certain words. Judgement or judgment—which spelling is the correct...June 11, 2016
“Than” vs. “Then”—What’s the Difference?Two acquaintances who share many of the same features may be difficult to distinguish from one another. How can you tell them...June 9, 2016- Among vs. Amongst: What’s the Difference?Amongst and among mean the same thing, but among is more common, particularly in American English. Among and amongst...June 8, 2016
Blond or Blonde?To describe a male or his hair color, use blond. He is a blond. He has blond hair. To describe a female or her hair color, use...June 7, 2016
“Alumna,” “Alumnae,” “Alumni,” “Alumnus,” “Alum,” “Alums”: What’s the Difference?Parents have been proud of kids for getting through school since ancient times, and that means the words for people who graduate...June 6, 2016
Discrete vs. Discreet: What’s the Difference?Discreet and discrete are homophones. They sound the same but they have different definitions. Discreet means careful or...June 5, 2016