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Commonly Confused

Its vs. It's

Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.

Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.

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Its vs. It's

 

Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

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How a Word Gets into the Dictionary

 

What our editors are looking for when they enter words in Merriam-Webster.

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There, They're, Their

 

There, there. We'll sort it out.

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Further vs. Farther

 

They started as same word, but their meanings have drifted apart over time.

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How a Ghost Word Appeared in the Dictionary

 

An imaginary word that snuck into the dictionary

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Who vs. Whom

 

Good news for those who feel stuffy saying 'whom.'

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