The Difference Between “Ensure”, “Insure” and “Assure”
Ensure means “to make something certain to happen”. Assure means “to tell someone confidently that something is true”. Insure means “to guarantee against loss or harm”.
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“Allusion” vs “Illusion”: The Difference, Examples & Questions
An allusion is an “an implied or indirect reference especially in literature”, whereas illusions are “a misleading image presented to the vision, e.g., an optical illusion.”
Is it “A lot”, “Allot” or “Alot”? (Examples, Definitions, Explanation)
To allot is to allocate resources amongst a group or people. A lot is mostly an adverb meaning “to a great deal or extent”, and ‘alot’ is a common mispelling.
Sweeped or Swept? What’s the Past Tense of Sweep?
Sweep is present tense, swept is both the past tense and past participle form of the verb sweep.
Loose or Lose? Which is Correct?
Lose is a verb that means “to be deprived of something, to not win, or to misplace something.” Loose is an adjective meaning “not tight or firmly held in place, not closely fitted.”
Alright vs All Right: Which is Correct?
All right is technically correct, though alright is extremely common in casual text conversation, and for informal writing.
Imminent, Eminent, Immanent: Explained, Definitions & Examples
‘Imminent’ describes something that’s impending, ’eminent’ describes something as respectable or notable, and ‘immanent’ refers to a quality that’s inherent or innate.
When to Use ‘Weren’t’ or ‘Wasn’t’? A Guide
Use wasn’t for singular subject and weren’t when the subject is plural, except when communicating in the subjunctive mood.
When to Use Were or Was?
‘Was’ is for first-person and third-person singular subjects past tense, and ‘were’ for second-person and third-person plural subjects. With the subjunctive mood, use ‘were’ in all cases.
What’s the Past Tense of Mistake? Is it Mistook or Mistaken?
Both mistook and mistaken are past forms of the present tense verb, mistake. Mistook is the simple past tense, whereas mistaken is the past participle form.