Grammar & Usage

Commonly Confused

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

In which we definitively answer a thoroughly uncontentious question

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

We promise you're not the only one who has trouble with these words

'Capitol' or 'Capital'?

Explaining the difference

'Demur' and 'Demure': Not to be Confused

Don't be demure about using 'demur' and 'demure'

'Buck naked' or 'butt naked'?

It's a natural question

'Canceled' or 'cancelled'?

One L or two?

Is it 'forty' or 'fourty'?

This is usage

'Awhile' vs. 'A While'

There are rules, but who's listening?

'Just Deserts' or 'Just Desserts'?

The usage advice you deserve

All right or alright?

Why your English teacher might be at odds with James Joyce, Mark Twain – and Pete Townshend.

Snuffing Out Confusion Between 'Flare' and 'Flair'

Sorting them out with style.

'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which is correct?

It's a Modern English Mystery

Guidance on 'Advise' vs. 'Advice'

One letter makes all the difference

Should you 'quit' or 'resign'?

How to say you're outta there

'Bring' vs. 'Take'

We can bring it if you can take it.

Is it 'hung' or 'hanged'?

And does it matter?

When To Use 'Discrete' vs 'Discreet'

Definitions and Examples for Easily Mixed-up Words

Getting with the ‘Program’ (or ‘Programme’)

Tune in to learn the difference.

'Archaic' and 'Obsolete': What's the difference?

When Does the Dictionary Use These Labels?

The Difference Between 'i.e.' and 'e.g.'

For example, the different ways to use them

Secular, Atheist, and Agnostic

No, they don't mean the same thing

When to Use It's vs. Its

A Simple Rule to Avoid Embarrassment

Democracy or Republic: What's the difference?

And which is the United States?
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