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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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An Abbreviated History of American English Spelling

 

Soop, wimmen, and headake did not make the cut

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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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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

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

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'Everyday' vs. 'Every Day'

 

A simple trick to keep them separate

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Hopefully

 

We believe the popular usage of this word is correct

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Who vs. Whom

 

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