When you hear people say have a bath or take a bath, what do you think? That one…
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cannot or can not: the simple rules
The difference between cannot and can not is confusing to a number of English language users.…
loggerhead vs loggerheads
The words ‘loggerhead’ and ‘loggerheads’ belong to the same part of speech (nouns) but have different…
everyday vs every day: How not to be confused
‘Everyday’ and ‘every day’ are both correct but used in different contexts, and research shows some…
Judgement or judgment
Ever wonder why ‘judgement’ and ‘judgment’ are both correct? This is the answer: In British English,…
Envelope vs envelop: know the difference
The difference between envelope and envelop is known to a large number of people, but some…
… someone’s appetite: wet or whet
The expression ‘whet someone’s appetite’ is often incorrectly written as ‘wet someone’s appetite’. The correct form…
Is ‘upliftment’ a word?
Have you heard someone say ‘upliftment’ is a Nigerian English word and only acceptable in Nigeria?…
Unaware vs unawares
Both ‘unaware’ and ‘unawares’ are correct. Unaware (adjective) Not having the knowledge or realisation of something.…
What does ‘I stand corrected’ mean?
Did you know the expression ‘I stand corrected’ has been used incorrectly over a long period…