Gray or Grey: Which is the Right Spelling?
Both grey with an ‘e’ and gray with an ‘a’ are correct spellings of the colour/shade, grey/gray.
US/UK English
English spelling and punctuation can differ depending on if you’re using UK vs. US English. It’s important to understand these differences to communicate correctly according to the style that applies to you.
Though the spelling differences are usually minor, they appear frequently and are regularly enough that it’s worthwhile taking the time to learn their correct spellings. Take, for example, the word “colour”: colour is spelled “-our” according to UK English, but US English prefers color (without the “u”). Similarly, words like favour, humour and labour are all spelled with “-our” in British English, but US English omits the “-u”. Learn about other differences in punctuation, spelling and formatting according to UK vs. US English.
Is it Cancelled or Canceled?
Is cancelled one L or two? Does it have something to do with which side of the pond you’re from? You guessed it.
Smelled or Smelt (Which is Spelt Correctly)?
Both smelled and smelt are accepted past forms of the present tense verb, to smell. Smelled is the American preference, whereas spelt is preferred in UK.
What’s the Past Tense of Burn? Burned or Burnt?
Burned and burnt are both past tenses of the verb “burn”. British English prefers burnt, whereas American English uses burned.
What’s the Past Tense of Dream? Dreamed or Dreamt?
American English prefers dreamed as the past tense and past participle form of dream (present tense). British English prefers dreamt as the past and past participle form.
Learned or Learnt? What’s the Past Tense of Learn?
US English prefers learned as the past tense of learn. Learnt is the original past tense, and commonly accepted worldwide.
What’s the Past Tense of Spoil? Spoiled or Spoilt?
The preferred past tense in either case appears to be spoiled. In UK English, spoilt is also accepted as a past participle form.
Color or Colour (Which is Correct?)
Color and colour are kind of the same, same, but different. Let’s colour in the answer, below. Is it spelled “color” or “colour”? Color and… Read More »Color or Colour (Which is Correct?)
Favour or Favor (Which is Correct?)
Favour vs. favor “Favor” and “favour” are both correct spellings of the verb that means to prefer something or someone, or ask another for help… Read More »Favour or Favor (Which is Correct?)
Is it “Labour” or “Labor”?
Labor and labour are actually both correct spellings to refer to the noun that means, “work”, (typically arduous physical work). Which is correct: labor or… Read More »Is it “Labour” or “Labor”?