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Est. 1828
Grammar & Usage
Commonly Confused
Democracy or Republic: What's the difference?
And which is the United States?
'Canceled' or 'cancelled'?
One L or two?
The Difference Between 'i.e.' and 'e.g.'
For example, the different ways to use them
'Lose' or 'loose'?
Keep this somewhere you won't forget it
Is it 'home in' or 'hone in'?
Both are used, but 'home in' does a better job of hitting the mark.
7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words
We promise you're not the only one who has trouble with these words
'Awhile' vs. 'A While'
There are rules, but who's listening?
Is it 'forty' or 'fourty'?
This is usage
The Difference between 'Race' and 'Ethnicity'
How they differ and overlap
Homophones, Homographs, and Homonyms
The same, but different
On 'Biweekly' and 'Bimonthly'
Sorry, not sorry
'Insure' vs. 'Ensure' vs. 'Assure'
Here's how to make sure
What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
In which we definitively answer a thoroughly uncontentious question
How to Use 'Lay' and 'Lie'
Tripping Up English Speakers for 700 Years
‘Cannot’ vs. ‘Can Not’: Is there a difference?
You can learn all about them
Is It 'Day today' or 'Day-to-day'?
What about Day Tomorrow?
Rack vs. Wrack
Choosing which one to use can be nerve-racking
Words You Always Have to Look Up
The dictionary is here to help
'Gray' vs. 'Grey': What is the difference?
Spelling isn't all black and white
More Words You Always Have to Look Up
The dictionary is always here to help
Is it 'doctor's appointment' or 'doctor appointment'?
The doctor is in, but whose appointment is it?
Do you 'say your piece' or 'say your peace'?
The whole truth about a confusing idiom.
Is it 'used to' or 'use to'?
You'll get used to it
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