“To” is usually the correct preposition with the verb “to contribute”. In spoken English, people also use “toward” or “towards” with very little change in meaning. “To” and “Toward(s)” have…
Contribute TO or TOWARDS or FOR – What is the correct preposition? Read More »
In order to decide whether to use the correct preposition with applicable, we need to think about the meaning of the word. The word applicable means that something is relevant…
Is it Applicable TO You or FOR You? Which is Correct? Read More »
“Past year” is correct and means the preceding year from the current date.”Passed year” is incorrect and should not be used in English. Examples: This past year has been tough…
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Late afternoon is a non-specific time that means between 3pm and 6pm. People often use “late afternoon” when they want to arrange a meeting but don’t want to be specific…
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Interviews are exciting for everyone, but staying professional and choosing the right words to say is a daunting task. Thanking someone for your interview is an integral part that’ll help…
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Slang words and phrases have taken over the internet to the point where everywhere you look, you see one. One of these phrases is “it is how it is”. What…
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Filling out applications requires personal information along with employment history. Of course, this will vary depending on the application you’re filling out, but you’re most likely going to see ‘employer…
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In English, there are plenty of words with double letters, such as ‘success’ having two c’s and s’s. However, there’s a word that’s commonly misspelled with one letter instead of…
Adress or Address? What Is the Correct Spelling? Read More »
Directions are something that we use everyday in life, whether that be on road signs or Google Maps, we’re exposed to the four core directions. North, south, east, and west…
Is “Western” Capitalized? What about Eastern, Northern, Southern? Read More »
The words ‘joker’ and ‘clown’ both have to do with making people laugh. They’re closely related words, but they actually have different definitions depending on how you use them. What’s…
Clown or Joker? What Is the Difference in Meaning? Read More »