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Commonly Confused

Healthy vs. Healthful

Why both words are equally good for you.


Why both words are equally good for you.

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Why both words are equally good for you.

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Why does it sound strange to say 'funner' or 'funnest?'

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And is one way more correct than the others?

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Or both? Or neither?

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A simple way to keep them apart. (Most of the time.)