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| Waver vs. Waiver I needed a waiver from the zoning board for the house because the lot was so small, but they let me build because it was next to the park. Hermione could hear Ron’s broomstick wavering in the brisk w… |
| Maneuver vs. Manoeuvre Maneuver and manoeuvre are among the list of those words which have more than one spellings and which are a cause of a lot of confusion among young English writers. The word itself is a long, uncommo… |
| Grammatical Number You might think that number is only related to your math class and has nothing to do with English and language. You cannot be more wrong. Number is not just a numerical term used in mathematics and a… |
| Nominative Case There are tens of meanings of the word case in English language. When talking solely about grammar, the word case still has two or three different variants which exist singularly and contribute their… |
| losing - correct spelling losing - verb (present participle of the verb lose) Example: I am always losing my glasses. |
| Breakdown vs. Break down Introduction Language is a fascinating and complex construct, where minute variations in wording can lead to significant differences in meaning. The terms 'breakdown' and 'break down' serve as an exc… |
| Overdo vs. Overdue Ram is advised by his doctor not to overdo bicep exercises because of his fractured arm. Financial experts believe another recession is inevitable, perhaps even overdue. Though very commonly used, ov… |
| quarreling - correct spelling quarreling - verb (present participle of the verb quarrel) Example: They were always quarreling in public. |
| Ram vs. RAM Ram vs. RAM Practically, they are spelled with exactly the same letters. Obviously, they are both written and pronounced identically. So what distinguishes one from the other? And how can one actuall… |
| referring - correct spelling referring - verb (present participle of the verb refer) Not refering. Example: The speaker was referring to his notes when the crowd started to jeer. |
| relieving - correct spelling relieving - verb (present participle of the verb relieve) Example: We will be relieving our friend by looking after her ailing husband. |
| seen - correct spelling verb (past participle of the verb see) Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses scene and seen. Click here for that discussion. Example: We have seen t… |
| shinning - correct spelling verb (present participle of the verb shin) See shining. Example: He was shinning up the rope. Also: He was shinnying up the rope. |
| Appraise vs. Apprise Keep me apprised on what the jeweler says after appraising the family jewels.English language is an amazing mixture of words and phrases but sometimes we just fail to understand and tell apart some w… |
| Economize vs. Economy Introduction The words 'Economize' and 'Economy' are often used in discussions related to saving resources or managing finances. However, they serve different linguistic purposes and have unique gram… |
| Seam vs. Seem Seam vs. SeemFirst and foremost, one of the main reasons why “seam” can and should never be replaced with “seem” can be seen grammatically: “Seam” is always used exclusively as a noun, whereas “seem”… |
| would - correct spelling auxiliary verb Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses would and should. Click here for that discussion. Note: The auxiliary verb would shows a variet… |
| abase - vocabulary abase - verb To deprive of esteem, to diminish a person’s self-worth or effectiveness; to degrade or demean; to humble, humiliate, mortify; to bring low, take down a peg. When metast… |
| abjure - vocabulary abjure - verb To recant; to repudiate under oath; to disavow a stance previously written or said; to renounce irrevocably. 2. Resolved, That we the citizens of Mecklenburg County, do… |
| abominate - vocabulary abominate - verb To dislike strongly; to regard with loathing; to execrate. Now is as good a time as ever to revisit the history of the Crusades, or the sorry history of partition in… |
| Heal vs. Heel Heal" and "heel" define ever so different concepts and this explains why it is so important that you don't confuse them. If you use "heel" instead of "heal", or vice versa, they will certainly be maj… |
| Homonyms vs. Homophones vs. Homographs Homonyms vs. Homophones vs. Homographs The most frequently confused words in English are used wrongly mainly because they are very identical. It might be that they are spelled similarly, they are … |
| Sea vs. See When do we use “sea”?Always used as a noun, “sea” mainly defines a very large, natural expanse of salt water. The same word can also be used when trying to express a large expanse of something, such … |
| Favour vs. Favor Are “favour” and “favor” both correct, or is one word a misspelling of the other? These are two of the most confusing words in English, because they are both commonly used in the same contexts, with … |
| Rifle vs. Riffle Rifle vs. Riffle: Navigating Distinctions in Terminology Understanding the differences between "rifle" and "riffle" involves recognizing variations in usage and meaning in different contexts. This ar… |
