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Est. 1828
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
'Virus' vs. 'Bacteria'
The key differences of two common pathogens
Your vs. You're: How to Use Them Correctly
Here's your explanation, and you're welcome
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
Is It 'jail' or 'prison'?
How they differ and overlap
'Deduction' vs. 'Induction' vs. 'Abduction'
Mmm, logic
What’s the difference between ‘hillbilly’ and ‘redneck’?
O answer where art thou?
'Nip it in the butt' or 'Nip it in the bud'?
We're gonna stop you right there
‘Blond’ and ‘Blonde’: Is there a difference?
They mean the same thing, but are used differently
When To Use 'Then' and 'Than'
Here’s how to keep them straight.
'Complement' vs. 'Compliment'
The distinction is clear (now).
'Buck Naked' or 'Butt Naked'?
It's a natural question
All right or alright?
Why your English teacher might be at odds with James Joyce, Mark Twain – and Pete Townshend.
'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which is correct?
It's a Modern English Mystery
Guidance on 'Advise' vs. 'Advice'
Is it 'hung' or 'hanged'?
And does it matter?
Getting with the ‘Program’ (or ‘Programme’)
Tune in to learn the difference.
When to Use It's vs. Its
A Simple Rule to Avoid Embarrassment
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