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Have you ever considered the difference between laying vs. lying? You lie down however, you lay something down. Lie doesn’t require a direct object but Lay does. The same rule applies to lying and laying (not lieing—be careful of the spelling). The past tense of lay is… continue reading

Is it Favorite or Favourite?  Why are there two spellings?  Well, it’s been said that the United States and the United Kingdom are two countries separated by a common language. Even though English is the most commonly used language in both countries, a distinction is… continue reading

The English language can be complicated at times, especially if you are not a native speaker, and your original language has little in common with English.  To make matters worst, there is a myriad of words that are separated in spelling by just one letter,… continue reading

It is pretty easy to confuse purposely and purposefully. Both are standard English words with similar origins. Both words are adverbs, and they have comparable definitions. Never fear: we will elucidate how to use each word correctly. Differentiating Purposely and Purposefully The definition of purposely… continue reading

What is the difference between the words abstruse and obtuse?  Abstruse Well, both are adjectives (words that describe nouns). The first word, abstruse, derives from a Latin word meaning “hidden, concealed, secret.” In the English language, it simply means “difficult to understand.” Here are a few examples:  Because I… continue reading