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Healthy vs. Healthful

Why both words are equally good for you.


Why both words are equally good for you.

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play video healthy vs healthful
Healthy vs. Healthful

 

Why both words are equally good for you.

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Further vs. Farther

 

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

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Lay vs. Lie

 

Editor Emily Brewster clarifies the difference.

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How a Ghost Word Appeared in the Dictionary

 

An imaginary word that snuck into the dictionary

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Comedian ISMO tries to figure out 'one' and 'two'

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Its vs. It's

 

Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.