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Do You? vs. Are You?

The English language, rich in nuances and subtleties, frequently employs auxiliary verbs to elicit different types of information from speakers. Two commonly used phrases, ‘Do you?’ and ‘Are you?’ serve as prime examples of this linguistic diversi...

doctor - correct spelling

doctor noun and verb
Example: My son, the doctor, treats small children. noun
Example: ...

Dog Language: Words from A Dog’s World

If you are thinking about getting a dog, or if you already have a dog, it is important to know some of the vocabulary in the dog world. ...

dogma, dogmatic, dogmatize - vocabulary

dogma, dogmatic, dogmatize - noun, adjective, verb  noun
Dogma: a systems of tenets or principles...

dollar - correct spelling

dollar noun
Example: The U.S. dollar is a fiat currency.Example: The newspaper costs a ...

dominant - correct spelling

dominant adjective
Example: She played the dominant role in the company’s success....

Donut vs. Doughnut

Donut vs. DoughnutSpelling differences can create confusions even amongst the most commonly used words in movies, books...

double negative

Any construction in which two or more negative words occur in a single clause. Examples 1: "I didn't see nothing" (= I didn't see anything); Examples 2: "No football team can't win no championship without no defenders" (...

Double Object

An object is the part of a sentence that. It is related to the subject and verb of the sentence and represen...

doubt - correct spelling

doubt verb and noun
Example: We started to doubt our convictions. verb
Example: Her ...

dough - correct spelling

dough noun
Example: She kneaded the dough and baked some fabulous bread.Example: He was broke. He had no ...

doughty - correct spelling

doughty adjective
Example: The doughty soldier charged the enemy’s position....

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dozen - correct spelling

dozen noun and adjective
Example: A dozen should be enough. noun
Example: We or...

Draughts vs. Checkers

Introduction The terms "draughts" and "checkers" refer to the same board game, yet their usage varies significantly according to geographical and cultural contexts. This essay examines the etymological roots, linguistic nuances, and regio...

Drier vs. Dryer

Drier vs. Dryer: Navigating Variations in Spelling Understanding the differences between "drier" and "dryer" involves recognizing variations in spelling and usage. This article aims to clarify the distinctions between "drier" and "dryer,"...

Drop off vs. Drop-off

Introduction The English language contains numerous phrases and compound words that can often lead to confusion, particularly for non-native speakers. Two such terms are "drop off" and "drop-off." Despite their apparent similarity, they s...

Drug vs. Medicine

The terms 'drug' and 'medicine' are often used interchangeably in everyday conversation, but they possess distinct meanings and implications in scientific and medical contexts. This essay seeks to explore the differences and nuances between these ...

drunkenness - correct spelling

drunkenness noun
Not drunkeness.Example: His drunkenness caused him to lose control of the car....

Dual vs. Duel

Dual and duel are a pair of homophones which means that both the words spell and sound almost similar but their meanings are entirely different from each other. Homophones are usual...

dumbbell - correct spelling

dumbbell noun
Not dumbell.Example: The weightlifter used a 100-pound dumbbell.Example: By all accounts, th...

duplicity - vocabulary

duplicity - noun
Deceitfulness in conduct or speech; speaking and acting in two different, opposing ways; a twofold or double quality or state.Note: The adjective dupl...

dyed - correct spelling

dyed verb (past tense and past participle of the verb dye)See died
.Example: ...