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.
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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.
“Accept” vs. “Except”: What’s the Difference?
Accept is a verb: to receive,something that is offered or presented. Except is a preposition that means ‘but’ or ‘excluding’.
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.
Allude vs. Elude (Definition & Examples)
To allude means to hint at something, or to indirectly refer to something. To elude is to avoid or escape, often in a skillful or cunning way.
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.
What’s the Difference Between Invoke and Evoke?
What’s the difference between invoke vs evoke? Though they both derive from the same root word, vox, (Latin for voice,) their definitions and contexts in which they should be used vary.
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
Infer vs. Imply?
What’s the difference between infer vs imply? To start, they’re two different words with distinct meanings—so be sure not to confuse them in writing.
Is it Any Time or Anytime? Which Is Correct?
Is any time one or two words? Do you have any time to read this article to figure it out?