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once - correct spelling

once - adverb, adjective, subordinating conjunction, and noun  Example: The once powerful nation now had no influence. adverb (modifying the adjective nation)Example: We go once each week. adverb (modifying the verb go)Example: He was the once ...

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7 years ago

online, on-line - correct spelling

online, on-line - adjective and adverb  Spelled either online or on-line. The single-word spelling is gaining ground.Here’s a usage note from Dictionary.com. The transition from World Wide Web site to Web site to website as a single uncapitali...

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7 years ago

operate - correct spelling

operate - verb  Example: His car does not operate properly....

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opinion - correct spelling

opinion - noun  Example: Public opinion will determine the election results....

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opponent - correct spelling

opponent - noun  Example: Her opponent used negative advertising....

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opportune - correct spelling

opportune - adjective  Example: Now is an opportune time to buy gold....

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opportunity - correct spelling

opportunity - noun  Example: He took advantage of the opportunity and invested in the project....

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oppression - correct spelling

oppression - noun  Example: The oppression of the dictator caused the people to flee....

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optimism - correct spelling

optimism - noun  Example: His optimism and positive approach impressed his coworkers....

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optimist - correct spelling

optimist - noun  Example: Always the optimist, the CEO predicted higher earnings....

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optimistic - correct spelling

optimistic - adjective  Example: We are optimistic about a favorable outcome....

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orchestra - correct spelling

orchestra - noun  Example: The orchestra performed works of Mozart....

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ordinarily - correct spelling

ordinarily - adverb  Grammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: She ordinarily walks to work....

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origin - correct spelling

origin - noun  Example: Darwin studied the origin of the species....

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original - correct spelling

original - adjective and noun  Example: The original work of art sold at auction. adjectiveExample: She owns an original. noun...

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oscillate - correct spelling

oscillate - verb  Example: The court tends to oscillate between conservative and liberal views....

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7 years ago

ought - correct spelling

ought - auxiliary verb (used with to)  Example: He ought to help his staff at night....

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7 years ago

ounce - correct spelling

ounce - noun  Example: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” —Benjamin Franklin....

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outrageous - correct spelling

outrageous - adjective  Example: His outrageous behavior offended everyone....

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7 years ago

overcoat - correct spelling

overcoat - noun  Example: Button up your overcoat, When the wind is free, Take good care of yourself, You belong to me! —DeSylva, Brown, and Henderson....

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7 years ago

overrun - correct spelling

overrun - verb and noun  Example: The looting hordes tried to overrun the country. verbExample: The publishing company printed an overrun of 10,000 copies. noun...

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7 years ago

paid - correct spelling

paid - verb (past tense and past participle of the verb pay)  Example: She paid him no attention.Example: He paid his student loan on time....

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pamphlet - correct spelling

pamphlet - noun  Example: The pamphlet described various mutual funds....

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7 years ago

panicky - correct spelling

panicky - adjective  Example: She became panicky when her car failed to start....

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7 years ago

parallel - correct spelling

parallel - adjective, noun, and verb  Example: They learned the art of parallel structure in Grammar.com’s eBook Developing a Powerful Writing Style. adjectiveExample: The parallel lines stretched to infinity. adjectiveExample: He is without p...

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    A They have been waiting for the bus for over an hour.
    B We had been singing all night.
    C He will have done his homework yesterday.
    D She will be finishing her work by now.