Devise or Device? (Meaning, Usage)
What’s the difference between device and devise? Devise is a verb meaning “to invent or plan”. Device is a noun that refers to “an object… Read More »Devise or Device? (Meaning, Usage)
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Dalia Y
Started Grammarflex(ing) in 2022—been a word nerd and writing enthusiast ever since. (BA, MA in phil).
Is “Paid” or “Payed” Correct?
What is the correct past tense of “pay”? The verb pay, which describes giving money to someone for something you want to buy or for… Read More »Is “Paid” or “Payed” Correct?
When to Use Amiable or Amicable?
Are amiable and amicable the same? Both amiable and amicable are describing words (i.e., adjectives); the difference mostly concerns what it is that they describe:… Read More »When to Use Amiable or Amicable?
Aggravate vs. Irritate (Correct Usage, + Examples)
How to use aggravate vs. irritate Aggravate (a verb) comes from the Latin aggravatus, which means to “to render more troublesome,” …to make heavy or… Read More »Aggravate vs. Irritate (Correct Usage, + Examples)
Alternate vs. Alternative (Correct Usage, + Examples)
How should you use alternate and alternative? These words are not always interchangeable, though their meanings overlap as adjectives. The difference between alternate vs. alternative… Read More »Alternate vs. Alternative (Correct Usage, + Examples)
What’s the Past Tense of Creep?
Is it creeped or crept? If you’re trying to say that you’re creeped out by something, use creeped. Otherwise, both creeped and crept are accepted… Read More »What’s the Past Tense of Creep?
Good vs. Well (Usage + Examples)
Is your day going good or well? And is it, I hope you’re ‘well’ or ‘good’? These words are some of the most common words… Read More »Good vs. Well (Usage + Examples)
Moral vs. Morale (Meaning + Usage)
Moral and morale sound nearly the same, and are only a single letter apart. Still, they are not the same. Use these words accordingly: “Morale”… Read More »Moral vs. Morale (Meaning + Usage)
Your vs. You’re (Which Word is Correct?)
Your vs. You’re Your and you’re (with an apostrophe) sound the same, but they are not the same. Important differences between them to note are:… Read More »Your vs. You’re (Which Word is Correct?)
Alter vs. Altar (Definition, with Examples)
Alter vs. altar Alter and altar sound nearly the same, and are only a single letter apart. Still, they are not the same. Both words… Read More »Alter vs. Altar (Definition, with Examples)