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| Obtain vs. Attain With “obtain” and “attain”, confusions or doubts are not about their spellings. It’s quite easy to distinguish these verbs, as they are distinct from every point of view. Still, the pair of words is … |
| beggar - correct spelling beggar noun and verb Example: He gave a dollar to the beggar. noun Example: The war will beggar many families in the Middle East. verb |
| benefit - correct spelling benefit noun and verb Example: This benefit attracted the new recruits. noun Example: The personnel manual will benefit the employees. verb |
| bite - correct spelling bite verb and noun Not bight. Example: A child might bite the dentist. verb Example: Here, have a bite. noun |
| There's two of them vs. There are two of them The English language is rich and diverse, encompassing numerous phrases and constructs that convey subtle differences in meaning, formality, and grammatical accuracy. Among these constructs, the phra… |
| Clause A sentence in English language can be divided into various parts. Each part of a sentence serves its relative purpose and has some specific characteristics. While all of this seems simple, there is s… |
| laugh - correct spelling laugh - verb and noun Example: They will laugh at you when you arrive in that costume. verb Example: The loud laugh disrupted the pianist. noun |
| Censure vs. Censor vs. Sensor The government faced censure for censoring harmless images in the magazine.The words censure, censor and sensor are homophones and all three of them have similar pronunciation which is s-en-sur. The … |
| reason - correct spelling reason - noun and verb Example: She cited her boss’s stubbornness as the reason for her resignation. noun Example: We tried to reason with our noisy nei… |
| promise - correct spelling promise - verb and noun Example: The politician will promise anything to get elected. verb Example: He made a sacred promise to his wife. noun |
| Gage vs. Gauge A commonly misspelled word is "gauge". Not only is it written wrongly in an inappropriate context, but its meaning is also confused with the signification of the word "gage". Let's discuss the di… |
| On Board vs. Onboard Have you ever wondered if you are on board or onboard a train or a plane? What about the time you agreed to help your friend carry out a crazy plan? Are you on board with his crazy idea or onboard? T… |
| weather - correct spelling noun and verb Not whether. Click here for a discussion of whether. Example: We enjoyed the beautiful weather. noun Example: We can weather this storm. verb |
| warrant - correct spelling noun and verb Example: The police showed him the arrest warrant. noun Example: This problem will warrant our review of the matter. verb |
| discipline - correct spelling discipline noun and verb Example: The young mother will provide gentle discipline for her child. noun Example: The young mother will gently discipline her chil… |
| vacuum - correct spelling noun, adjective, and verb Example: The vacuum of space was a mystery to us. noun Example: He used the vacuum cleaner on his floors. adjective Exampl… |
| discriminate - correct spelling discriminate verb and adjective Example: The laws must not discriminate against people because of their race. verb Example: The discriminate art connoisseur pr… |
| distance - correct spelling distance noun and verb Example: Distance makes the heart grow fonder. noun Example: She drove a long distance for their rendezvous. noun Example: |
| doctor - correct spelling doctor noun and verb Example: My son, the doctor, treats small children. noun Example: The embezzler tried to doctor the accounts. verb |
| doubt - correct spelling doubt verb and noun Example: We started to doubt our convictions. verb Example: Her dubious credentials raised a serious doubt about her promotion. noun |
| email - correct spelling email noun and verb Note: 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, m… |
| endeavor - correct spelling endeavor noun and verb Example: His endeavor to become a doctor began in college. noun Example: We will endeavor to help our neighbors recover from their loss.… |
| But vs. Butt Language is a nuanced and intricate system of communication that often includes words which may sound similar but possess entirely different meanings and usages. The words "but" and "butt" serve as a… |
| raise - correct spelling raise - verb and noun Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses raise, rise, and rear. Click here for that discussion. Example: She wants to raise sheep and produ… |
| quiet - correct spelling quiet - adjective, verb, and noun Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses quiet, quite, and quit. Click here for that discussion. Example: The quiet room provid… |
