When to Use Have or Had? (Explained with Examples)
April 19, 2024
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?
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What’s the Past Participle? (Explanation & Usage)
April 17, 2024
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
Emigrate vs. Immigrate (Meaning + Examples)
April 16, 2024
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
Recurring vs. Reoccurring (Correct Usage, + Examples)
April 13, 2024
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
What’s the Difference Between Nevertheless vs. Nonetheless?
April 13, 2024
Nevertheless vs. nonetheless Nevertheless vs. nonetheless are indeed similar words, and are synonyms that can be used in similar contexts. It’s no mystery people confuse
Assent or Ascent (or Accent?)
April 7, 2024
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
Devise or Device? (Meaning, Usage)
April 7, 2024
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
Is “Paid” or “Payed” Correct?
April 1, 2024
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
When to Use Amiable or Amicable?
March 31, 2024
Are amiable and amicable the same? Both amiable and amicable are adjectives, (i.e., describing words) that have to do with pleasant or friendly feelings. The