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almost adverbExample: He has read almost every novel by John Grisham. adverb (modifying the adjective every)Example: He almost hit the pedestrian. adverb (modifying the verb hit)... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
already adverbNote: The two-word expression all ready means “entirely ready” or “prepared.” The one-word expression already means “previously” or “so soon.” Though indistinguishable in speech, these expressions should appear properly ... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
alright The word alright is misspelled. See all right.See Grammar.com's section on Problem Words for a discussion of all right, alright.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
although subordinating conjunctionNote: The conjunctions although and though are generally interchangeable. You should use though, however, when it’s used to form an elliptical clause or to join other parts of speech. See the examples below.Example... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
altogether adverbNote: The two-word expression all together means “in a group.” The one-word expression altogether means “wholly, entirely, completely.” Though indistinguishable in speech, these expressions should appear properly spelled in w... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
always adverbExample: He always works on weekends.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
amateur noun and adjectiveExample: As an amateur, Tiger Woods played at Augusta National. nounExample: He excelled as an amateur golfer. adjective... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
American proper noun (always capitalized) and adjective (always capitalized).Example: Though a native of Mexico, she admired the American. nounExample: He excelled at American English. adjective... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
among prepositionExample: Relax. You’re among friends.For a discussion of the Problem Words among and between, click here.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
amount noun and verbExample: The federal deficit is a staggering amount. nounExample: We always knew he would amount to something. verb... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
analysis nounThe plural is analyses.Example: The board paid attention to our analysis of the problem.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
analyze verbExample: You must analyze all options. ... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
angel nounNot angle.Example: An angel watches over the small baby at night. ... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
angle noun and verbNot angel.Example: He parked at an angle. nounExample: At that point, the road will angle to the left. verb ... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
annual adjectiveExample: We need to study General Motors’ annual report.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
anoint verbExample: The nurse tried to anoint the patient’s sores with a cream. ... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
another pronoun and adjectiveExample: The beer was flat, so he opened another. pronounExample: He ordered another piece of cake. adjective ... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
answer noun and verbExample: Please send me your answer soon. nounExample: She had to answer her cell phone during the opera. verb ... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
antiseptic noun and adjectiveExample: To heal the abrasion, the doctor applied an antiseptic. nounExample: The author covered up the facts and wrote an antiseptic history. adjective ... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
anxious adjectiveNote: In formal settings, refrain from using anxious to mean eager.Example: The anxious suspect began to sweat in the interrogation.Example: We are anxious to see the new Scorsese film. (Informal setting.)Example: We are eager to see... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
apartment nounExample: She rented an expensive apartment in Manhattan.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
apologize verbExample: He should apologize to the voters.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
apology nounExample: He offered his apology for his failure to increase sales.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
apparatus nounPlural, either apparatus or apparatuses.Example: The apparatus of government in that country has totally broken down.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
apparent adjectiveExample: She was fired for no apparent reason.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
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