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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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Ending a Sentence with a Preposition

 

An old-fashioned rule we can no longer put up with.

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'Nip it in the butt' or 'Nip it in the bud'?

 

We're gonna stop you right there

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How 'literally' can mean "figuratively"

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Comedian ISMO on the complexities of the word 'tip'

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Old-School Grammar

 

Many of today's grammar rules can be traced to the opinions of one 18th century writer.

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Healthy vs. Healthful

 

Why both words are equally good for you.