When to Use Have or Had? (Explained with Examples)
When should you use “have” or “had”? 👍🏼Usage Note: Have vs. Had ✓ I have a new bicycle. ✓ She had finished her homework before… Read More »When to Use Have or Had? (Explained with Examples)
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What’s the Past Participle? (Explanation & Usage)
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)
Emigrate vs. Immigrate (Meaning + Examples)
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)
Recurring vs. Reoccurring (Correct Usage, + Examples)
Did you have a reocurring or a reccurring dream? If the difference between these two words is befuddling, this post is for you. How to… Read More »Recurring vs. Reoccurring (Correct Usage, + Examples)
What’s the Difference Between Nevertheless vs. Nonetheless?
Nevertheless vs. nonetheless Nevertheless and nevertheless are indeed similar words and are synonyms that can be used in similar contexts. It’s no mystery that people confuse the two.… Read More »What’s the Difference Between Nevertheless vs. Nonetheless?
Assent or Ascent (or Accent?)
When to use assent, ascent and accent The differences between assent, ascent and accent: 👍🏼Usage Note: Assent vs. Ascent ✓ The board gave their assent… Read More »Assent or Ascent (or Accent?)
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)
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? 👍🏼Usage Note: Amiable vs. Amicable ✓ She is an amiable person. ✓ They reached an amicable agreement. ✗ The… 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 “render more troublesome … to make heavy or… Read More »Aggravate vs. Irritate (Correct Usage, + Examples)