Commonly Confused Words - Page 23
- Yea, Yeah, or Yay?Yea, yeah, and yay are commonly equated with the word yes. If you’re one of the people doing it, you would be correct roughly...June 23, 2016
- Fish vs. Fishes—What’s the difference?The plural of fish is usually fish. When referring to more than one species of fish, especially in a scientific context, you can...June 23, 2016
Rack vs. WrackThe relationship between the words rack and wrack is not without complications. You can say, for example, that you have a rack in...June 22, 2016- What Is “Forgo”?To forgo something means to do without it, or to choose to skip it. Forego is sometimes listed as a variant of forgo, but it...June 21, 2016
Imbed Vs. EmbedAll the perplexing, unclear, and even contradictory quirks of the English language are a large part of what makes it interesting....June 21, 2016
Should You “Be Patient” or “Have Patience”?Patience is the ability to endure a long wait calmly or deal with annoying problems without frustration. Many of the world’s...June 20, 2016- Invoke vs. EvokeInvoke and evoke are two words that are very easy to confuse. They sound kind of similar when you say them—[in-vohk] and...June 19, 2016
Treasure Doving? The Past Tense of DiveMany folks’ grammar abilities take a nosedive when it comes to this verb. After this article, that will all be in the past. But...June 18, 2016- Awhile vs. A WhileAwhile is an adverb which means “for a period of time.” A while is a noun phrase which means “a period of time.” Back in 2001,...June 18, 2016
- Realise or Realize—Which Is Correct?Realise and realize are different spellings of the same word, and they can be used interchangeably. Both are common throughout...June 17, 2016