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literally, figuratively

Many people use literally when they don’t mean it. Presumably, they don’t mean it when they say: “We were literally dead from exhaustion.” They should say: “We felt dead fr...

literature - correct spelling

literature - noun
Example: He preferred American literature....

livelihood - correct spelling

livelihood - noun
Example: The flood threatened the farmer’s livelihood....

Lives vs. Lifes: A Comparison

In this article, I will define these words, compare them, and give examples of the different ways that these words are used in everyday conversation.The word life.The word l-i-f-e is a s...

Living In vs. Living At

Introduction The English language is rich with prepositions that can subtly change the meanings of phrases. One area where such subtle distinctions are particularly pronounced is in the phrases "living in" and "living at." While both expr...

LLC vs. LTD

In the world of business entities, understanding the differences between various structures is crucial for entrepreneurs and business owners. Two common designations are 'LLC' and 'LTD', which refer to limited liability companies and limited compa...

loaf - correct spelling

loaf - noun (plural loaves) and verb
Example: She baked a loaf of bread. ...

loan, lend

In formal writing, many writers use loan as a noun form and lend as a verb form. The verb loan is permissi...

Loath vs. Loathe

Elle was loathed to admit that she loathed her mother. ...

Loath vs. Loathe

As I’ve said elsewhere on this site, most of the confusions in language have nothing to do with grammar at a...

loath, loathe

Loath is an adjective that means “unwilling.”Loathe is a verb that means “to dislike or hate.”Exam...

Log In vs. Login

Having access to all types of platforms today on the internet, you have probably seen the words "login" and "log in" so many times before typing your username and password that you can't even count which version you have seen more often. But it can b...

loneliness - correct spelling

loneliness - noun
Example: His total loneliness led to his depression....

Lonely vs. Alone

Everyone knows what "lonely" and "alone" both refer to: a single person, not surrounded by people. It's about the state of being only "one". But the fact that they do refer to the same concept is also the cause of many errors in the English vocabular...

Long-standing vs. Long-running

The English language is rich and nuanced, offering a wide array of words that can often seem similar but carry distinct meanings. Among these pairs are the adjectives 'long-standing' and 'long-running'. Although b...

Longitude vs. Latitude

Longitude vs. Latitude: Navigating Earth's Coordinates Understanding the differences between "longitude" and "latitude" is fundamental for navigating Earth's geography. This article aims to clarify the distinctions between "longitude" and...

loose - correct spelling

loose - adjective and verb
Not lose
.Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses loose and lose. ...

loose, lose

Lose (pronounced “looz”) means “to misplace” or “to fail to win.” Loose (pronounced “luce”) is the opposite of tight.Some writers incorrectly use loose when they me...

loquacious - vocabulary

adjective
Talkative, tending to talk too much, chattering, babbling, garrulous. I found it not difficult, in the excitement of Mr. Chillip’s own brain, under his potations of negus, to divert his attent...

lose - correct spelling

lose - verb (past tense and past participle is lost)  Not loose
.Grammar.com’s section o...

Lose vs. Loss

Lose and loss are a pair of words that have somewhat similar meanings which cause the most people to confuse them and use them in each other’s place.Today I will discuss the meanings and usage of both these words with examples so learners of ...

losing - correct spelling

losing - verb (present participle of the verb lose)  Example: I am always losing my glasses....

lovely - correct spelling

lovely - adjective and noun
Example: The lovely young woman began her career as an actress. adj...

loyal - correct spelling

loyal - adjective
Example: The loyal attorney refused the offer from the other firm....

loyalty - correct spelling

loyalty - noun
Example: His unbreakable loyalty to his country inspired us all....

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