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Commonly Confused

Its vs. It's

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

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

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Its vs. It's

 

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

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How 'literally' can mean "figuratively"

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What Is an Eggcorn?

 

And how did it get that name?

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An Abbreviated History of American English Spelling

 

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How to Remember the Spelling of 'Definitely'

 

A definitive answer.

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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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