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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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Sneaked vs. Snuck

 

How the irregular 'snuck' sneaked into the dictionary

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Alright vs. All Right

 

Is 'alright' all right?

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'Everyday' vs. 'Every Day'

 

A simple trick to keep them separate

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Some Odd Words with ISMO: "The One-derful Won"

 

Comedian ISMO tries to figure out 'one' and 'two'

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Why did Yankee Doodle call a feather 'macaroni'?

 

What's with his feathered cap?

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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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