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holiday - correct spelling

holiday - noun
Example: The young couple enjoyed their holiday at the beach....

Holland vs. Netherlands

The terms "Holland" and "Netherlands" are often used interchangeably, but they actually represent different concepts. This essay will elucidate the distinctions between the two terms, their geographical implications, and their cultural significanc...

homage

Pronounce this word with a strong h. To pronounce it ah-mage reveals a speaker’s lack of knowledge....

homepage - correct spelling

homepage - noun
Here’s a usage note from Dictionary.com
. The transition from World Wide Web site to Web site to ...

homogeneous - vocabulary

adjective
Composed of elements or parts of the same kind; essentially alike. Israel's new deputy prime minister on Sunday called for a near-total separation between Arabs and Jews in the Holy Land, spar...

Homogenous vs. Homogeneous

If you haven’t yet figured out what’s different in both the words, it is just the extra ‘e’. Yet, there is no similarity in the meaning of homogenous and homogeneous.In this Grammar.com article, let us understand some impo...

homograph

The following discussion from The Columbia Guide to Standard American English (1993) aptly describes homographs, homonyms, and homophones: Homographs are words spelled alike but with different meanings and usually with differ...

homonym

 See homograph
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Homonyms vs. Homophones vs. Homographs

Homonyms vs. Homophones vs. HomographsThe most frequently confused words in English are used wrongly mainly bec...

homophone

 See homograph
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Homophones

The most common example is the colour “red” and the past tense of the verb “read” which is also pronounced as “red” bu...

Honor vs. Honour

Is someone close to you getting married and you need to print out the wedding card? Are you confused about the phrase Maid of Honor and wondering if it’s Maid of Honour? The difference in the spellings of honor and honour...

hoodwink - vocabulary

verb
To deceive, trick, cheat, swindle. British spy chiefs have grave doubts that Iran has mothballed its nuclear weapons programme, as a US intelligence report claimed last week, and believe the CIA has bee...

Hooves vs. Hoofs

Hooves vs. HoofsPlural is not a very difficult notion in English, and rules that apply in order to form plural ...

hopeless - correct spelling

hopeless - adjective
Example: The politician now faces a hopeless situation....

hoping - correct spelling

hoping - verb (present participle of the verb hope)  Example: He is hoping to enter medical school ...

horrific - correct spelling

horrific - adjective
Example: He tried to rectify the horrific conditions in the mining industry....

hors d'oeuvre - correct spelling

hors d'oeuvre - noun (plural hors d'oeuvres)  Example: He piled his plate with hors d'oeuvres at...

hospital - correct spelling

hospital - noun
Note: Writers in England usually omit any article before the noun hospital. They would write, “She went to hospital.”Example: After the acci...

Hotel vs. Motel

The English language is replete with terms that may seem synonymous but carry distinct meanings and connotations. Among such terms are "hotel" and "motel." While both refer to establishments that provide lodging, they differ significantly in thei...

How Many Words Does an Average Person Know?

According to thelinguist.com, a research done on vocabulary size and auditory syllable recognition am...

How to Achieve Success as a Student Athlete

Put in Some Weekend Work Student-athletes who want to succeed on both fronts must be willing to make certain sacrifices. That includes taking time over the weekend to review your academ...

How to Avoid Grammar Mistakes in Your Writing?

The truth is, it is nearly impossible to write a 3000-word essay that is completely free of grammar and spelling errors. However, there is a great chance that you can minimize the errors so much that the reader will not notice the small issue...

How to Come Up with a Niche and Ways to Make Your Blog Thrive

Don’t RushRegardless of your reason for creating one, the overall topic of your blog should be something you're passionate about. However, it’s important that you take...

How to Create Engaging and Interactive Lessons With Technology

Set Clear Objectives Before introducing the use of any digital tools to students, it is best to first establish if it will be relevant to their learning process and how to make it more effective. Additionally, ensure that the t...

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