Some people move around a lot and don’t stay in one place. Two words used for these people are “vagrant” vs “hobo.” Some think these words mean the same thing, but they do not. They come from different times in…
The English Language has ‘false cognates, or bear words, For instance, preform vs perform. In some sense,they appear to be the different forms of one word, but actually, they have so divergent domains of meaning that they might as well…
For many people, there is uncertainty over whether “in front” should be written in one word or two, and as such “infront or in front” becomes a common problem in English. This can be a real hassle for learners of…
The English language can be difficult to learn, especially with words that are even more difficult. One of the biggest challenges is knowing what to use ran vs run. These two words might look similar but are different in their…
Have you ever asked yourself whether to use “shown” or “showed” while writing or speaking? If you have, you are not the only one. Many English learners and even some native speakers get confused by these two verb forms. Both…
Has anyone ever asked you ‘How are you faring?’ and left you very confused? A lot of people feel that way too! Since it isn’t very common, it can be a little challenging to comprehend. However, If you are wondering…
Have you ever been typing a note or sending a text and wondered if you’re spelling a word right? It’s something that happens to a lot of people, even grown-ups! One word that gets mixed up all the time is…
Spelling can be a tricky aspect of the English language, just as when deciding which of “cacoon” or “cocoon” is the correct option. Not only does puzzling words like these often mean hassle for most learners, but it can also…
The English language has several peculiarities which can be difficult to grasp, even for fluent speakers. One such issue that baffles many learners and even adults is the phrase “atleast” or “at least.” These phrases are somewhat similar, but only…
Americans do not worry too much about proper English because relaxed language usage has even affected native speakers. A word that brings a lot of confusion is ‘whoever’ or ‘whomever.’ Many English learners and even fluent speakers confuse and misinterpret…
