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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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How a Ghost Word Appeared in the Dictionary

 

An imaginary word that snuck into the dictionary

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The Schwa

 

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

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How to Use a Dictionary

 

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Is there one standard way?

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'Everyday' vs. 'Every Day'

 

A simple trick to keep them separate

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An Abbreviated History of American English Spelling

 

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