by Kaelyn Barron |
One of the most common blunders that even (and maybe especially) native English speakers make is confusing the adjective good with the adverb well. Although both words carry positive connotations, in most cases they cannot be used interchangeably. Learn the difference...
by Kaelyn Barron
Capital and capitol are separated by just one vowel, and although they tend to overlap in some contexts (like the capitol building being located in the capital city), the two words carry quite different meanings. In order to avoid confusion in your writing, it’s...
by Kaelyn Barron
Some words look very similar, but are spelled a little differently, like compliment and complement. Others sound the same, like their and they’re, but have completely different meanings. And some words are spelled and pronounced exactly the same, but are...
by Kaelyn Barron
Compliment and complement are homophones that often confuse writers. After all, they sound almost identical, and there’s only one little vowel separating the two. So how do you remember whether you need to thank someone for a compliment or a complement?...
by Kaelyn Barron |
While browsing supermarket aisles, you may have come across products labeled “lite” and wondered why this peculiar spelling was used instead of the “light” we all know. The difference is quite simple, and mostly comes down to marketing....
by Kaelyn Barron |
The phrase “okay” has been described as the most spoken and written phrase on the planet. The word is used and recognized across most languages, with many adopting their own spellings (like okei in Norwegian). However, the two-lettered spelling of...
