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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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Who vs. Whom

 

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

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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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Its vs. It's

 

Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.

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When Body Parts Are Also Verbs

 

Head, shoulders, metaphors, and toes

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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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'Everyday' vs. 'Every Day'

 

A simple trick to keep them separate