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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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I vs. Me

 

'Between you and __'? Simple guidance for a tricky pronoun.

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How to Remember 'Affect' and 'Effect'

 

A simple way to keep them apart. (Most of the time.)

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Who vs. Whom

 

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

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Fun, Funner, Funnest

 

Why does it sound strange to say 'funner' or 'funnest?'

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Affect vs. Effect

 

Here's the lowdown on what may be the most confusing pair of words in the English language.

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