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Memoir vs. Autobiography: What’s the Difference?Memoir and autobiography are often used synonymously. These two nonfiction genres are very similar, so it’s easy to get them...June 8, 2022
Alright or All Right—What’s the Difference?Although actor Matthew McConaughey’s cornerstone catchphrase “All right, all right, all right” is a widely accepted part of pop...May 30, 2022
What’s the Difference Between Spanish, Hispanic, Chicano, Latin American, Latino, and Latinx?From September 15 to October 15, the US celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, a formal recognition of the histories and cultures of...September 15, 2021
What Are Homophones?Homophones are words that are pronounced the same way but have different meanings. Sometimes they’re spelled identically and...April 28, 2021
Advisor vs. AdviserAdviser is a person who gives advice. An advisor does the same thing—the only difference is in the spelling. Adviser is the older...May 16, 2019
Eliminating Eggcorns | Grammarly SpotlightHave you ever seen someone write “take for granite” when they meant “take for granted”? What about a “hair’s breath” instead of a...December 20, 2018- All of a Sudden or All of the Sudden—Which is Correct?All of a sudden is an idiom that is a more poetic way of saying “suddenly.” A common mistake to make, especially for English...June 29, 2017
- Theater and Theatre—How Is It Spelled?Whether you use the spelling theatre or theater will depend on where you hail from. In American English, the spelling is theater;...June 29, 2017
- Hanged vs. Hung—Learn the DifferenceEven the most hardened grammarians don’t condone capital punishment for grammar offenses, but we do tend to get hung up about...June 29, 2017
- Beside vs. Besides—How to Use EachBeside and besides are quite commonly confused with one another despite their different definitions. Even though they are spelled...June 7, 2017