Vocabulary

Language is a vast, intricate world, where words can sometimes be deceiving in their similarity. The confusion between the words “attain” and “obtain” is a common example of this. Despite their comparable appearance and pronunciation, they convey distinct meanings. Mixing them up might not disrupt… continue reading

Have you ever found yourself uncertain whether to use “nonetheless” or “nevertheless”? You’re not alone! These two words, while sharing a similarity in meaning, often leave people scratching their heads in confusion. In this article, we will delve into the subtle distinctions between “nonetheless” and… continue reading

Not sure if you should use check in or check-in? You aren’t the only person who is confused by these tricky words! Rather than being just a variation in spelling, the hyphen actually dictates whether these words are being used as a verb, noun, or… continue reading

“Mistrustful” and “distrustful” are often used interchangeably in everyday speech, which can make understanding their subtle differences and proper usage challenging. In general, the distinction between “mistrustful” vs “distrustful” can be established based on the particular context and the desired degree of suspicion or expression… continue reading

We discuss bimonthly vs semimonthly. Here is the quick run down: Bimonthly refers to something that occurs twice a month or every two months. Semimonthly means twice a month. Now on to the nitty-gritty: Periodical adjectives can be some of the most simple or confusing… continue reading

If you have ever written in any type of academic fields, such as with STEM writing or quantitative research, you can likely come across the word analysis. When used singularly, analysis is fairly simple, however, issues can arise when you try to use it plurally. … continue reading

There is a common trend of unrelated words with similar spelling in English. To add more confusion to the situation, many related words have unique derived spellings, which can trip up writers. This is just the case with until, ’til, and till, which have strange and… continue reading

Wrapping your head around distinct word differences can be tricky in English. Never mind and nevermind are great examples of this, as they are often intermixed throughout English Writing. So is nevermind one word?  Don’t worry if you can’t tell the difference between these two… continue reading

Although these two words may not be true homophones, they sound similar. This similarity can often confuse people trying to use them in writing or speech. Thus, what do invoke and evoke mean? And what’s the best way to use them in your writing? Let’s… continue reading

In English, homophones can be some of the most difficult word pairings. They are particularly difficult in the case of liar vs. lier, as they both sound the same and are spelled similarly. So, is this confusion warranted? Do these words mean different things? To… continue reading