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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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play further vs farther video
Further vs. Farther

 

They started as same word, but their meanings have drifted apart over time.

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'One in the same' or 'One and the same'?

 

Is it all the same anyway?

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

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'Mispronunciations' That May Be Fine

 

'Mischievous,' 'nuclear,' and other words to pronounce with caution.

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An Abbreviated History of American English Spelling

 

Soop, wimmen, and headake did not make the cut

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Literally

 

A word that (literally) drives people nuts

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How Do You Pronounce 'Groceries'?

 

Is there one standard way?