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OK or Okay?

OK or Okay: Which To Use? Whether it’s OK or okay, you hear the phrase on a daily basis. You see it print, television, online, etc. In fact, the phrase okay has been described as the most written and spoken phrase in the world. One of the reasons… continue reading

Uncharted vs. Unchartered – Similar Words

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many changes. It has also given rise to novelties in our everyday life, and has also brought some phrases and grammatical construction to the forefront. For example, do we have less cases than last month, or fewer cases? Do we say… continue reading

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Is it Running Amuck or Amok?

We have all seen parents who allow their kids to run amok at the shopping mall. Or do these rowdy little rascals run amuck? You have surely seen both spellings and wondered: “is it amuck or amok?” A Little History The phrase “to run amok” was first used in the… continue reading

Between vs. Among: What’s The Difference?

Getting right into it, the words between and among are very different. Here’s how: Between: When referring to a one-to-one relationship, that’s when you can use between. Among: When referring to relationships that are not indistinct or nonspecific, you can use among. Now that you’re… continue reading

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Premiere or Premier?

Let’s have a look at the commonly confused “premier” vs “premiere”. Premiere? I liked the sound and sense of the word to describe a spa resort, but I wasn’t sure about the spelling. What do you think? Premiere or premier? As usual, the experts gathered on… continue reading

Bad vs Badly

“I would feel bad if I treated you badly.” That’s an illustration of the correct use of the words bad and badly. Bad/badly is a grammar point that trips up many of us. Even people who are very careful about their speech and writing are… continue reading

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Principal vs Principle

Here’s a test. Which forms of the word pair principal/principle fit in these examples? This dollar figure covers just interest–not interest plus ______. The ______ reason for our visit is to meet the new director. Which ______ did you follow to solve this problem? Easy?… continue reading