by Kaelyn Barron |
“For all intents and purposes” isn’t a phrase that’s particularly common in everyday conversations, but if you’ve ever come across it in business or legal writing, you may have wondered just what all those words mean. You’re not...
by Kaelyn Barron
Ensure and insure are two words that are commonly confused due to the fact that they look and sound so similar. While they are quite close in meaning, it’s important to understand when to use ensure and when to use insure if you want to write clearly and...
by Kaelyn Barron
“Thank you in advance” is a pretty common sign-off, but it’s also one that can be loaded with mixed signals. Is thanking someone in advance being pushy or presumptuous? Isn’t it nice to thank someone when you’ve asked them a favor? Will...
by Kaelyn Barron
You’ve probably come across the terms former and latter at some point, either in writing or in conversation. While these words save you the trouble of repeating yourself, you must understand what each is referring to for these substitutes to be effective. Former...
by Kaelyn Barron
They’re separated by just a space, but apart and a part have 2 different meanings and should not be used interchangeably. Read on to learn more about the difference between the two and how to properly use each in a sentence. When to Use Apart Apart serves as an...
by Kaelyn Barron
Council and counsel can be easily confused, especially when spoken aloud. However, these two words have different meanings, so if you want to avoid spreading that confusion with your writing, you’ll need to know how to use each. Read on for definitions and...
