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Est. 1828
Grammar & Usage
Commonly Confused
'Canceled' or 'Cancelled'?
One L or two?
Is it 'home in' or 'hone in'?
Both are used, but 'home in' does a better job of hitting the mark.
The Difference between 'Race' and 'Ethnicity'
How they differ and overlap
On 'Biweekly' and 'Bimonthly'
Sorry, not sorry
'Insure' vs. 'Ensure' vs. 'Assure'
Here's how to make sure
Is it 'Forty'? Or 'Fourty'?
This is usage
How to Use 'Lay' and 'Lie'
Tripping Up English Speakers for 700 Years
‘Cannot’ vs. ‘Can Not’: Is there a difference?
You can learn all about them
Is It 'Day today' or 'Day-to-day'?
What about Day Tomorrow?
Rack vs. Wrack
Choosing which one to use can be nerve-racking
Words You Always Have to Look Up
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More Words You Always Have to Look Up
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Is It 'Used To' or 'Use To'?
You'll get used to it
'Awhile' vs. 'A While'
There are rules, but who's listening?
Getting with the ‘Program’ (or ‘Programme’)
Tune in to learn the difference.
Is it 'Hung' or 'Hanged'?
And does it matter?
Guidance on 'Advise' vs. 'Advice'
'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which Is correct?
It's a Modern English Mystery
All right or alright?
Why your English teacher might be at odds with James Joyce, Mark Twain – and Pete Townshend.
'Buck Naked' or 'Butt Naked'?
It's a natural question
'Complement' vs. 'Compliment'
The distinction is clear (now).
Is it 'autumn' or 'fall'?
Why does this season have two different names?
7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words
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