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i.e. vs. e.g.

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

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

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

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

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How a Ghost Word Appeared in the Dictionary

 

An imaginary word that snuck into the dictionary

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Sneaked vs. Snuck

 

How the irregular 'snuck' sneaked into the dictionary

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On Contractions of Multiple Words

 

You all would not have guessed some of these

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How a Word Gets into the Dictionary

 

What our editors are looking for when they enter words in Merriam-Webster.

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What is a malaprop?

 

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Is It 'Hanger' or 'Hangar'?

 

How to remember which is which

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