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Duct Tape vs. Duck Tape: Is There A Difference?

What’s your favorite kind of duck tape? Or is it duct tape? If you’re confused about the difference between the two, you’re in the right place. Today, we will be taking a look at what these two words mean, how they originated, and how you… continue reading

A drive thru sign with the words through or thru?

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Thru or Through: Are Both Acceptable?

You may have seen through and thru be used almost interchangeably in your daily life. Perhaps you have seen thru used on a road sign, but through used in a written media. Are both acceptable? Is there a difference? Let’s figure out if its thru… continue reading

Should You Use “Never Mind” or “Nevermind” in Your Writing?

Some English language relationships are so interesting and intricate. Take never mind, for instance. Is it never mind or nevermind? The simple variance in these two terms is enough to make them function differently. In short, when never mind is used as two words, it… continue reading

A graphic showing addressing "Jist or Gist? by showing that "Gist" is the correct spelling, while "Jist" is a incorrect

Jist or Gist? Meaning, Origin and Examples.

Jist or Gist? Many colloquial or slang terms get thrown around in professional circles, especially if used verbally. One great example of this is the word “Gist.” Or is it “jist?” Let’s give you the gist of it: “gist” is the correct spelling of the word,… continue reading

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The Difference Between Council and Counsel

Council vs. Counsel Let’s take a look at council vs. counsel. First, the quick answer: A council is a meeting or a group of people meeting to discuss laws or rules. Counsel refers to advice given or a person who gives legal or professional advice.… continue reading

A graphic of a restaurant with the word "Restaurant" and two mnemonic device suggestions: "I love a place with a good AURA; They give me food, I give them gold (AU).

How Do You Spell “Restaurant?”

A commonly misspelled word, the correct spelling is RESTAURANT. Definition A building or a space where people can pay money to eat meals cooked and served on the premises. Examples: In a sentence: We were hungry but too tired to cook, so we decided to go… continue reading

When to Use Better Than vs. Better Then

You have probably heard “better than” or “better then” many times before – but have you always known whether someone is using “then” or “than”? They sound very similar and only differ in spelling by one letter, so it’s easy to see how they can… continue reading

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Do “Blond” And “Blonde” Mean The Same Thing?

How would you describe someone’s hair when it is light in color? Would you say it is “blond,” or would you say it is “blonde?” In truth, both adjectives mean the same thing, but why do we have them? Where Did “Blond” And “Blonde” Originate? Interestingly enough,… continue reading

A picture of a car window with the driver's hand handing over a driver's licence, with the words: "How do you spell 'driver's licence?'"

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What Is The Correct Spelling Of “Driver’s License?”

Have you ever stopped mid-sentence to wonder – how do you spell driver’s licence? Well, if you want to learn more about how to use the possessive form of “driver license,” keep reading! What Is The Correct Possessive Form? To answer quickly, “driver’s license” would be the correct… continue reading

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Should You Say “Oriented” Or “Orientated?”

Is one “oriented” or “orientated?” It is common in English to hear people say both “orient” and “orientate” in everyday speech. Both verbs mean “to align or position yourself in a literal or theoretical environment.” Additionally, both words originated from the Latin root “oriens,” which means “rising/east.” Additionally, when… continue reading