Started Grammarflex(ing) in 2022—been a word nerd and writing enthusiast ever since. (BA, MA in phil).
Which is correct: nerve-wracking or nerve-racking? To describe something as extremely irritating, annoying, or trying; (as in, a nerve-racking day; or a nerve-racking noise), we… Read More »Is it Nerve-Racking, Nerve-Wrecking or Nerve-Wracking?
Meaning of ‘beck and call’ ‘To be at someone’s beck and call‘ is an idiomatic expression that describes being immediately available, or ready to be… Read More »“Beck and Call” or “Beckon Call”? Which is Correct?
Ever catch bad vibes from a text? Any feeling or internal response you have from the actual words used to is its connotation; which perhaps… Read More »What’s the Meaning of the Word “Connotation”?
Are ambiguous and ambivalent the same? Something ambiguous (an adjective) is unclear, vague and open to different interpretations. To be ambivalent (also an adjective) means… Read More »What’s the Difference Between Ambiguous & Ambivalent?
When should you use “have” or “had”? When is it correct to use have, has, or had? Phrased differently, what’s the past tense of have?… Read More »When to Use Have or Had? (Explained with Examples)
The past participle is a form of a verb that can appear as an adjective, or be used to form specific tenses and the passive… Read More »What’s the Past Participle? (Explanation & Usage)
Meaning of emigrate vs. immigrate To immigrate is the verb form of the noun immigrant; referring to someone that’s moved away from their birth country… Read More »Emigrate vs. Immigrate (Meaning + Examples)
Did you have a recurring or reoccurring dream? If you’re finding the difference between these two words befuddling, then this post is for you. How… Read More »Recurring vs. Reoccurring (Correct Usage, + Examples)
Nevertheless vs. nonetheless Nevertheless and nonetheless are synonyms that both belong to the same part of speech; i.e, they’re compound adverbs that express contrast. There… Read More »What’s the Difference Between Nevertheless vs. Nonetheless?
When to use assent, ascent and accent The differences between assent, ascent and accent: Assent may be a noun or a verb: the former refers… Read More »Assent or Ascent (or Accent?)