The proper spelling of the word that refers to the silky case surrounding a caterpillar before it becomes a butterfly is “cocoon.” Cocoon can also be used as a verb meaning to envelop someone or something. Cacoon is also a word, but people use it less frequently, as it is the term for a […]

  People usually use “up to” in a non-specific informal manner. This means that it usually doesn’t matter if the upper limit number is included or not. It really depends on the context so let’s look at some examples where “up to” is inclusive(includes the upper limit) or exclusive (doesn’t include the upper limit). “Up

  Up to is correct and upto is incorrect. Up to is usually used to describe a number in a range before another number. Up to should always be two words. I am free up to the fifth of May. You can write up to 1,000 words for your essay. Your prize includes flights up

  Both drive thru and drive through are correct in English. A “drive thru” is a place where you do not need to leave your car in order to receive your product or service.  Did you see that new burger place has a drive-thru? You can now use our drive-thru liquor store. Drive-Thru “Drive-Thru” is

  In English, as in many other languages, professional titles have abbreviations. These are for writing convenience but people will sometimes annunciate them while speaking. Two of these, Dr and PhD, are very common references when talking about the specific name of a doctor. Therefore, it means you’re referring to people and in this case,

  In the modern age of technology, computers, and communication via social media, there’s a host of ways to tell someone to contact you. “Ping me” is one such phrase. It specifically indicates that you want someone to send you a text, email or some other internet-enabled communication platform. When “Ping Me” Started ; Who

  In English, people will talk about their families and reference several words to indicate the number and type of people with whom they share a relation. When you want to speak about brothers and sisters, you would use the word “siblings.” Siblings are brothers and/or sisters who share at least one parent. This means