Homophones (vs. Homonyms & Homographs)
What are homophones? If (like me) you love your punny humour and jokes, then it may interest you to learn that puns are based on… Read More »Homophones (vs. Homonyms & Homographs)
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Dalia Y
Started Grammarflex(ing) in 2022—been a word nerd and writing enthusiast ever since. (BA, MA in phil).
Irregardless vs. Regardless (Which is Correct?)
“Irregardless” vs “regardless” There’s no better time to write your grammatical wrongs—on the debate of irregardless vs. regardless—if you’ve been under the impression that the… Read More »Irregardless vs. Regardless (Which is Correct?)
When to Use I or Me
Which is correct: I or me Compare the sentences: My friend shared her class notes with me. I shared my class notes with my friend.… Read More »When to Use I or Me
Former vs. Latter, Explained
The former and the latter Former vs. latter (when used as a pair) are terms that specify something previously mentioned in a list of two… Read More »Former vs. Latter, Explained
What’s a Pun? (Meaning, with Examples)
What’s a pun, exactly? Why did the unicycle take a nap?…Because it’s one tired bike! What do you call a broken pencil? Pointless. German sausage… Read More »What’s a Pun? (Meaning, with Examples)
What’s a Portmanteau? (Meaning plus Examples)
What’s a portmanteau? Smog, Netflix, brunch, podcast. What do these words all have in common? You probably know what each of these words mean, but… Read More »What’s a Portmanteau? (Meaning plus Examples)
What’s a Cliché? (Meaning, Usage & Examples)
What’s a cliché? There are plenty of fish in the sea. The grass is always greener on the other side. You can’t judge a book… Read More »What’s a Cliché? (Meaning, Usage & Examples)
What’s a Hyperbole? (Definition & Examples)
What’s a hyperbole? “What’s in your purse, a truckload of bricks?” “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.“ Derived from the Greek word hyperballein,… Read More »What’s a Hyperbole? (Definition & Examples)
What are Compound Words? (150+ Compound Words)
What are compound words? Playground, dining room, sister-in-law. What do these words have in common, if anything at all? If you guessed that they’re all… Read More »What are Compound Words? (150+ Compound Words)
Situational Irony (Meaning & Examples)
What is situational irony? A fire station burns down. Someone on social media complains about social media. A grocery store runs out of food. Would… Read More »Situational Irony (Meaning & Examples)