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- First, Firstly, At First: Which Is It?First and firstly are both ordinal (or ordering) adverbs that English speakers and writers use to enumerate related points (e.g.,...June 29, 2017
Is it “Used To” or “Use To”? How to Use BothDon’t feel bad if you mix up use to and used to now and again—it is not an uncommon mistake. Used to is a phrase that can mean...June 7, 2017- What Does “Supposed To” Mean? How to Use It CorrectlyI don’t suppose you know the difference between supposed to and suppose to? The suppose versus supposed confusion can throw off...May 31, 2017
All the Sports Words Only Americans UseTo many Americans, Super Bowl Sunday is synonymous with junk food, cheering, the best new commercials, and possibly the sensation...February 3, 2017
31 Words and Phrases You Can Cut From Your WritingClose your eyes. Imagine words as people in an office setting. The verbs scurry about, active and animated, getting things done....February 1, 2017
How to Apologize With Other Words for “Sorry”While “I’m sorry” is typically the go-to, other words for sorry can be more effective. Formal apologies include “I beg your...January 30, 2017- The Plural of Octopus: Octopi or Octopuses?How do you make octopus plural? The answer is not so simple—and has actually been at the center of debate for longer than you may...January 6, 2017
- What Does “Meta” Mean?Meta is a word which, like so many other things, we have the ancient Greeks to thank for. When they used it, meta meant “beyond,”...January 1, 2017
- What’s the Plural of Moose—Moose, Meese, or Mooses?What is the plural of moose? Does it end in s, rhyme with geese, or not change at all? The only correct plural of moose is moose....December 16, 2016
Is “Ginormous” a Word?Ginormous is a non-standard word. Ginormous is an adjective that means very big. In the murky territory of words you’ve...December 13, 2016