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a lot noun Not alot, which is simply not a word. You wouldn't climb atree, would you? Example: He took a lot of pictures. ... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
a while, awhile - correct spelling a while, awhile nounNot awhile, which is an adverb.Example: Wait here for a while. The expression a while is a noun form.Example: Wait here awhile. The word awhile is an adverb.See while. ... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
ability nounExample: Her ability as a leader impressed us. ... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
absence nounExample: Absence makes the heart grow fonder.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
absent correct spelling of absent adjectiveExample: The absent board member submitted her proxy.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
abundance nounExample: We harvested an abundance of corn.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
accelerate verbExample: The Lexus accelerates faster than a VW Bug.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
accept verbGrammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses except and accept. Click here for that discussion.Example: He accepted our offer of employment.Do not confuse with except. ... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
acceptable adjectiveExample: She brought an acceptable proposal to the meeting.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
accessible adjectiveExample: The business built a ramp to make its store accessible to people in wheelchairs.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
accident nounExample: The accident injured the starting wide receiver for the Redskins.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
accidentally - correct spelling accidentally adverbNot accidently.Grammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: The waiter accidentally spilled coffee on the customer’s new suit.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
acclaim verb or nounExample: The crowd acclaimed the conquering heroes. verbExample: The opera singer welcomed the audience’s acclaim. noun... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
accommodate - correct spelling accommodate verbSpell with two “c’s” and two “m’s.”Example: We can accommodate your wishes.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
accommodation - correct spelling accommodation nounSpell with two “c’s” and two “m’s.”Example: The little inn provided warm accommodations for the travelers.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
accompanied - correct spelling accompanied verb, past tense and past participle of accompany.Example: The bodyguard accompanied the movie star wherever he went.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
accomplish verbExample: Tiger Woods accomplished the remarkable feat of winning more than 25% of the tournaments he entered.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
accordion nounNot accordian.Example: Lawrence Welk played the accordion over and over and over again.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
accumulate verbExample: The shareholders noticed that someone accumulated thousands of shares in just 15 minutes.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
accumulation - correct spelling accumulation nounExample: The stock is definitely under accumulation.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
accuse verbExample: The husband will accuse his wife of being unfaithful.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
accustomed adjective (a past participial adjective, from the verb accustom) and a verbExample: I’ve grown accustomed to her face. adjectiveExample: I have accustomed myself to working every weekend. verb... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
ache noun and verbExample: He fought off all the aches and pains. nounExample: His heart ached for his lost love. verb... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
achieve verbExample: He achieved every goal he set for himself.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
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