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xylophone - correct spelling
noun
Example: The small child enjoyed playing the xylophone.
Note: Here's an interesting "Word History" from Dictionary.com:
Alphabet books for children fre…
Odd vs. Odds
Odd vs. Odds Clarifying any misunderstandings is our top priority here, at Grammar.com. We want to make sure that we prepare the best explanations for the most confusing sets of words. This is certai…
Offer vs. Offering
If "offer" and "offering" are confusing and causing you to question their accuracy in several phrases, then this article will certainly help you clarify some essential aspects about these words. Chec…
Pain vs. Pane
Pain vs. Pane The first thing to remember regarding the differences between "pain" and "pane" is their grammatical functions, which are distinct. "Pain" can function both as a verb and as a noun in a…
Son vs. Sun
Son vs. SunBesides their similar spellings and the fact that they both function as a noun within most phrases, the words ``son” and “sun” actually have nothing else in common. They are not synonyms, …
Cannabis vs. Marijuana
The words “cannabis” and “marijuana” are often used interchangeably in everyday conversation, but they have distinct meanings, historical contexts, and implications. This essay will delve into the or…
Movie vs. Film
The terms 'movie' and 'film' are often used interchangeably in casual conversation, but they possess distinct nuances and connotations that are worth exploring. This essay delves into the etymology, …
Batter vs. Battery
The Word 'Batter' The word 'batter' is a versatile term that can function as both a noun and a verb, with different meanings in each context. As a Noun: 1. In culinary contexts, 'batter' refers t…
Check out vs Checkout
Check out Check out is a phrasal verb of the word check, which has 2 meanings: to look at someone/somethingto sign for something (like a will) You can also add a noun or pronoun between the words, li…
apposite - vocabulary
apposite - adjective Appropriate, well-suited, apt, relevant, suitable. The opposite is inapposite, often used by lawyers to put down opponents’ arguments. Like most writers, [Millar…
neologism
A neologism is a newly coined word, or a new use for an old word. 
An example of a neologism is the word webinar, for a seminar on the web or the Internet.
Rules For Using Single Quotation Marks
When it comes to punctuation rules, even the most experienced writers have hesitations. These rules are vague. So, if you found yourself doubting whether you need that quotation mark and which one sh…
Determiner
Each word in English language has a specific name depending on the position it holds in a sentence. Today we will discuss about on such position dependent word that is called the determiner.Determine…
Period
Punctuation is the basic element of English grammar and without it, a sentence is not only incomplete, but also incomprehensible. There are various marks of punctuation that are used in sentences to …
Perform vs. Preform
Perform Perform means to showcase one’s skill in something. It can be a dance, song or even an exam. For example, •  He performed well during the semester exams. •  The group perf…
Strive vs. Stride vs. Strife
Stride Stride is a verb that means to take a careful step towards an aim, or to cross even difficult obstacles in a positive manner. The word originated from old English stride meaning ‘single long s…
bemoan - vocabulary
bemoan - verb To lament; to express grief or distress over; to regard with disapproval or regret. Back in May, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton publicly admonished young folks for thinkin…
Gaslighting and The Metaverse: 2 Popular Words
In today’s article, I have described Gaslighting and The Metaverse: 2 Popular Words.  Although not new, these two words have increased in popularity in the last few years. Continue reading …
cabal - vocabulary
cabal - verb To hatch a scheme, to plot.
noun
A small group of plotters who hatch a scheme against the government or persons in authority. The word also refers to the scheme it…
Article
You would have come across the simple word article many times while reading and speaking English and would probably know what it means very well. But are you aware of the term article in English gram…
So vs. Such
So So is a conjunction. It can join two sentences. ·         I like her, so, I want to date her. ·         I want to wa…
Vacate vs. Evacuate
Evacuate Evacuate (verb) is a stronger term which means emptying a space because of some emergency for safety purpose. Commonly, this word is used when there is a problem and a large number of people…
The Punctuation Marks
Apparently English seems to be a very simple and easy to learn language when compared to some extremely difficult one like French and Chinese. But when it comes to English grammar, it is not as easy …
criterion - vocabulary
criterion - noun A standard, rule, or principle by which to determine the correctness of a judgment or conclusion.
Note:  The word criterion is singular. Though criterions is an a…
Restrict vs. Constrict
Overview Just to give a general idea, let us understand the basic meaning with an example. What is restrict? – To restrict someone from doing something is to control them. For example, you would have…


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