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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
What's the difference between 'sympathy' and 'empathy'?
You don't know how it feels
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
When to Use It's vs. Its
A Simple Rule to Avoid Embarrassment
Is it 'used to' or 'use to'?
You'll get used to it
Do you 'say your piece' or 'say your peace'?
The whole truth about a confusing idiom.
Is it 'doctor's appointment' or 'doctor appointment'?
The doctor is in, but whose appointment is it?
More Words You Always Have to Look Up
The dictionary is always here to help
'Gray' vs. 'Grey': What is the difference?
Spelling isn't all black and white
Words You Always Have to Look Up
The dictionary is here to help
Rack vs. Wrack
Choosing which one to use can be nerve-racking
Is It 'day today' or 'day-to-day'?
What about Day Tomorrow?
‘Cannot’ vs. ‘Can Not’: Is there a difference?
You can learn all about them
How to Use 'Lay' and 'Lie'
Tripping Up English Speakers for 700 Years
What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
In which we definitively answer a thoroughly uncontentious question
'Insure' vs. 'Ensure' vs. 'Assure'
Here's how to make sure
On 'Biweekly' and 'Bimonthly'
Sorry, not sorry
Homophones, Homographs, and Homonyms
The same, but different
The Difference between 'Race' and 'Ethnicity'
How they differ and overlap
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