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Further vs. Farther

They started as the same word, but their meanings have drifted apart over time.


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Further vs. Farther

 

They started as same word, but their meanings have drifted apart over time.

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How 'literally' can mean "figuratively"

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'Mispronunciations' That May Be Fine

 

'Mischievous,' 'nuclear,' and other words to pronounce with caution.

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I vs. Me

 

'Between you and __'? Simple guidance for a tricky pronoun.

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How a Ghost Word Appeared in the Dictionary

 

An imaginary word that snuck into the dictionary

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.