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eighth - correct spelling

eighth adjective and nounExample: This was the eighth time he won the lottery. adjectiveExample: He hit a homerun in the bottom of the eighth. noun...

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8 years ago

either - correct spelling

either adjective, adverb, pronoun, and correlative conjunctionExample: You may sit on either end of the sofa. adjectiveExample: If he doesn’t come to dinner, she won’t either. adverbExample: I’ve got two cars, and you may borrow either. pronoun...

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eligibility - correct spelling

eligibility nounExample: He increased his eligibility for the loan by taking on two jobs....

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eligible - correct spelling

eligible adjective and nounExample: He stands out among the eligible candidates as the one likely to win. adjectiveExample: He is among the eligibles. noun...

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eliminate - correct spelling

eliminate verbExample: We should eliminate him from the list of prospects....

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8 years ago

email - correct spelling

email noun and verbNote: Spelled email, e-mail, and E-mail. By using email and omitting the hyphen, you will avoid having the word wrap at the end of a line. If you use e‑mail, make sure you use a nonbreaking hyphen.Here’s a usage note from Dicti...

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8 years ago

embarrass - correct spelling

embarrass verbSpell with two "r's" and two "s's."Example: He tried to embarrass her in front of her coworkers....

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embarrassment - correct spelling

embarrassment nounExample: His offensive behavior was an embarrassment to the hosts....

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embezzle - correct spelling

embezzle verbExample: He tried to embezzle funds from the charity....

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embezzler - correct spelling

embezzler nounExample: The embezzler skipped town with $100,000 of the charity’s money. ...

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emergency - correct spelling

emergency nounExample: The governor declared a state of emergency....

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emperor - correct spelling

emperor nounExample: Julius Caesar was emperor of Rome and died on March 15 in 44 B.C. when he was murdered by a group led by Cassius and Brutus....

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emphasis - correct spelling

emphasis nounExample: His emphasis on perfection motivated his staff....

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emphasize - correct spelling

emphasize verbExample: We should emphasize the importance of this project....

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enclosure - correct spelling

enclosure nounExample: The enclosure in his back yard protected his neighbors from his pit bull....

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encouragement - correct spelling

encouragement nounExample: Her mother’s encouragement led to her success as an opera star....

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encouraging - correct spelling

encouraging verb (present participle of the verb encourage) and adjectiveExample: She was encouraging her son to play basketball. verbExample: The oil strike was an encouraging development for the company. adjective...

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endeavor - correct spelling

endeavor noun and verbExample: His endeavor to become a doctor began in college. nounExample: We will endeavor to help our neighbors recover from their loss. verb...

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enemy - correct spelling

enemy nounExample: The new enemy was the powerful drug lords....

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engineer - correct spelling

engineer noun and verbExample: He worked as an electrical engineer for IBM. nounExample: They will try to engineer a repair of the bridge. verb...

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8 years ago

English - correct spelling

English proper noun and adjectiveExample: The English love their pubs. proper nounExample: You can study the English language at Grammar.com. adjective...

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8 years ago

enormous - correct spelling

enormous adjectiveGrammar.com's section on Problem Words discusses enormousness and enormity. Click here for that discussion.Example: The enormous burden on the taxpayers prompted a revolt....

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enough - correct spelling

enough adjective, adverb, pronoun, and interjectionExample: She has enough money to retire. adjectiveExample: We cooked the pork enough. adverbExample: We have enough, thank you. pronounExample: You’ve watched TV all day. Enough! interjection...

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8 years ago

entirely - correct spelling

entirely adverbGrammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: We were entirely satisfied with the contractor’s work....

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8 years ago

entrance - correct spelling

entrance noun and verbExample: The new owners installed spotlights to shine on the entrance to their house. nounExample: Perhaps they thought they would entrance their neighbors. verb...

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    A She dances more beautifully than him.
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