Is it Blond or Blonde? What’s the Right Spelling?
Blond vs. blonde: which is it? Maybe you’ve noticed that blond is sometimes spelled with an ‘e’ at the end, and sometimes it’s not. Is… Read More »Is it Blond or Blonde? What’s the Right Spelling?
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In English, the appropriate word choice is essential to communicating clearly. Aside from punctuation, understanding which is the correct word in the relevant context is imperative, but not always straightforward.
English is a language of homophones (same-sounding words with different meanings; e.g., bear and bare, elude and allude, invoke and evoke). Words are spelled differently according to UK and US English rules and conventions; colour, for example, is spelled “color” in US English.
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?
“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.”
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”.
Compliment vs. Complement (Definition & Examples)
A compliment is an expression of flattery or admiration. A complement is “a thing that completes or brings to perfection”.
When to Use Affect vs. Effect
Affect vs. effect: what’s the difference? How do you use affect and effect? Here’s a pro (Grammarflex) tip to aide your memory—it’s as easy as remembering that affect is a verb and effect is a noun. See what I did there? The letters in bold, (i.e., those that altogether spell RAVEN), stands for ‘remember,… Read More »When to Use Affect vs. Effect
Aid vs. Aide: Which Word Is It?
Aide is a noun and means assistant. Aid can be a noun or a verb, and means ‘to offer help’, or refers to the help given.
When to Use Averse vs. Adverse (The Difference, Examples)
Averse is used to describe someone’s personal feelings of dislike (or aversion) towards something. Adverse typically applies to negative events, effects, actions or outcomes.
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.
Everyday vs. Every Day
Everyday vs. Every Day Language is a fascinating and intricate tapestry woven with words that hold subtle nuances and meanings. Even small differences in spelling… Read More »Everyday vs. Every Day