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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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What is a malaprop?

 

We'll tell you all the perpendiculars

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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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How to Remember the Spelling of 'Definitely'

 

A definitive answer.

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Is singular 'they' a better choice?

 

The awkward case of 'his or her'

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'All Intensive Purposes' or 'All Intents and Purposes'?

 

We're intent on clearing it up

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Who vs. Whom

 

Good news for those who feel stuffy saying 'whom.'

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