There is a ton of confusion revolving around the phrases most important and most importantly. You might notice that some people always say most importantly while others only say most important. The difference between these two short phrases has to do with the context of what you are speaking about. Most importantly is an […]
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Madam and Madame are considered to be polite ways to address women. While the difference seems to only be in the spelling, it is also in the pronunciation, meaning, and usage. One of the main differences between these two words is where they are most commonly used. Madam is used to address women and
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When describing something that happens quickly and in an instant, it can be hard to determine what phrase you should use. While you could just use the word suddenly, using an idiom can make your statement more interesting and exciting. When it comes to a phrase using sudden, is it proper to use all
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If you are constantly confused by words that are spelled the same but have different meanings, you are definitely not alone. Coma and comma are mixed up all the time because there is only one letter different in their spellings. “Comma” relates to grammar while “coma” has absolutely nothing to do with grammar. A
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Vendor and vender are so often confused for both being the same word. This isn’t the case, as one is correct and the other is not a proper word in today’s English language. One version was used a long time ago, while the other is used today. Vendor is considered the proper way to
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Should you use the phrase make do or make due? Some of the best writers can make the mistake of using the phrase incorrectly. “Make do” means that you will manage to get something done or manage to get along with what you currently have. Make do is the proper phrase and is the
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Grudgingly and begrudgingly are constantly confused with each other because they seem so similar to each other. While their definitions are similar, they are very slightly different. It can be difficult to tell when to use which word. Both adverbs, grudgingly and begrudgingly also have similar definitions. Grudgingly is when we show a lack
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“All the best to you” is usually the correct way to wish someone well. “All the best for you” is not grammatically wrong but it is not the natural way to wish someone well in English. I am leaving for Argentina in the morning. All the best to you! All the best to you
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You can use the prepositions “to”, “with”, and “against” with the verb compare in slightly different contexts. We use “compare to” when we want to try and bring a comparison together and “compare with” when the comparison is already obvious. We use “compare against” when we want to verify if something is correct. Compare
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We use “apply to” + place and “apply for” + thing. We use “apply to” when we say where we are applying. I am applying to Harvard University. Are you applying to any colleges in your area? We use “apply for” when we say for what we are applying. I am applying for a
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