Grammar & Usage

Commonly Confused

'Canceled' or 'Cancelled'?

One L or two?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

In which we definitively answer a thoroughly uncontentious question

Words You Always Have to Look Up

The dictionary is here to help

Is it 'home in' or 'hone in'?

Both are used, but 'home in' does a better job of hitting the mark.

The Difference between 'Race' and 'Ethnicity'

How they differ and overlap

What's the difference between 'sympathy' and 'empathy'?

You don't know how it feels

'A' and 'An' and the Patterns of Their Use

Which gets used where?

'Gray' vs. 'Grey': What is the difference?

Spelling isn't all black and white

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

We promise you're not the only one who has trouble with these words

Homophones, Homographs, and Homonyms

The same, but different

On 'Biweekly' and 'Bimonthly'

Sorry, not sorry

'Insure' vs. 'Ensure' vs. 'Assure'

Here's how to make sure

Is it 'Forty'? Or 'Fourty'?

This is usage

How to Use 'Lay' and 'Lie'

Tripping Up English Speakers for 700 Years

‘Cannot’ vs. ‘Can Not’: Is there a difference?

You can learn all about them

Is It 'Day today' or 'Day-to-day'?

What about Day Tomorrow?

Rack vs. Wrack

Choosing which one to use can be nerve-racking

More Words You Always Have to Look Up

The dictionary is always here to help

Is it 'used to' or 'use to'?

You'll get used to it

'Awhile' vs. 'A While'

There are rules, but who's listening?

When to Use It's vs. Its

A Simple Rule to Avoid Embarrassment

Getting with the ‘Program’ (or ‘Programme’)

Tune in to learn the difference.

Is it 'hung' or 'hanged'?

And does it matter?
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