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5 Positive Phrases That Make Your Communication More OptimisticIf you’ve been failing to see the silver lining lately, you’re not alone. Over the course of the pandemic, positivity and...June 11, 2020
How to Learn New Words While You’re Writing | Grammarly SpotlightQuick, how many synonyms can you think of for handy? We’ll give you a second . . . How about convenient, nearby, helpful,...May 22, 2020
17 Overused Food Words and Phrases, and How to Replace ThemThere are a few rules of good writing that apply in pretty much any context: Good grammar is essential if you want to be...October 23, 2019
The Top 10 Most Beautiful English WordsThere are over a million words in the English language: some with simple definitions, some with beautifully precise meanings, and...December 18, 2018
20 Overused Words Grammarly Can Help You Diversify in Your WritingEven the most professional writers need help coming up with substitutes for common words like “great,” “task,” or “make.” There...July 24, 2018
8 Scrumptious Words to Describe Your Thanksgiving DinnerChefs are like writers—always combining the elements of their trade to create new works of art. How else do you think we got ice...November 23, 2017- Persons vs. People vs. Peoples—What’s the Difference?Most of the time, people is the correct word to choose as a plural for person. Persons is archaic, and it is safe to avoid using...June 29, 2017
“Regards,” “Best Regards,” “Kind Regards”—How to Use Them in an EmailShould you write regards to close your next letter or email? What does it mean to send your regards, anyway? When to end an email...June 29, 2017- First, Firstly, At First: Which Is It?First and firstly are both ordinal (or ordering) adverbs that English speakers and writers use to enumerate related points (e.g.,...June 29, 2017
- Is it “Used To” or “Use To”? How to Use BothDon’t feel bad if you mix up use to and used to now and again—it is not an uncommon mistake. Used to is a phrase that can mean...June 7, 2017