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Commonly Confused

Further vs. Farther

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


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Further vs. Farther

 

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

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Is It 'Hanger' or 'Hangar'?

 

How to remember which is which

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Why is there a 'd' in 'fridge' but not in 'refrigerator'?

 

Thawing one of the mysteries of English

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The Schwa

 

The most common vowel sound in English causes many spelling problems.

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Fun, Funner, Funnest

 

Why does it sound strange to say 'funner' or 'funnest?'

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Drive Safe: In Praise of Flat Adverbs

 

You don't have to end all your adverbs in -ly to talk right.

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.