Council or Counsel? (Meaning, Usage + Examples)
Council or counsel? Council and counsel are both nouns; though the latter has a verb form. Despite that these words sound the same, they are… Read More »Council or Counsel? (Meaning, Usage + Examples)
homophones
Homophones are words that sound the same but mean different things, or are spelled differently, like “bare” and “bear“; effect and affect; weather and whether or they’re, their and there.
We can largely hold homophones accountable for what makes English such a confusing language to learn, understand and master. These words mess up even proficient English speakers and writers, and that’s because many are inherently confusing; like evoke and invoke, which not only sound similar, but have meanings that overlap as well.
To be able to easily distinguish between homophones, homonyms (and homographs), read our deep-dive guides which cover the proper usage of these words, along with their correct meaning and word classes.
Is it Noone or No One?
The English language is a labyrinth of intricacies, where a single space or hyphen can change the meaning of a word entirely. In this blog… Read More »Is it Noone or No One?
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)
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. 👍🏼Usage… Read More »Moral vs. Morale (Meaning + Usage)
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?)
When is it Correct to Use Too vs. To?
To is a preposition; too is mostly functions as an adverb; and two refers the the number.
When is it Correct to Use Their, They’re, or There?
“There” means that place, “their” is possessive pronoun, and “they’re” is a contraction that combines they and are.
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.”
Continually vs. Continuously (Definition, Usage + Examples)
Continually and continuously are indeed similar; in fact, they’re synonyms of each other. That said, there’s a distinction between them worth observing. Continually vs. continuously… Read More »Continually vs. Continuously (Definition, Usage + Examples)
When to Use “It’s” or “Its”? (Explanation, with Examples)
How to use “it’s” and “its” 👍🏼Usage Note ✓ It’s a wise dog that scratches its own fleas. ✓ April with its sweet flowers. ✗… Read More »When to Use “It’s” or “Its”? (Explanation, with Examples)
