They started as same word, but their meanings have drifted apart over time.
Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.
How the irregular 'snuck' sneaked into the dictionary
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These people needed a computer
What our editors are looking for when they enter words in Merriam-Webster.
Soop, wimmen, and headake did not make the cut