“Switch” and “Swap” are often used interchangeably, as synonyms. However, do they really mean the same and can be used like that? The reason to look into the meaning of words, is to understand the best way to use them, to send a clear message. We’ll do it right now. Switch vs. Swap – What’s …
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When participating in a conversation over the phone, do you say you’re “On a Call” or “In a Call”? We want to take a close look at “On a Call” and “In a Call”, to find out which is correct and what’s the appropriate way to use them. “On a Call” or “In a Call” …
The correct use of prepositions can be confusing when stating someone’s position at a company. In this case, when talking about the CEO, should we say “CEO of” or “CEO at”? Let’s look into these forms, as well as variations, to find out what would be more appropriate to say. CEO of or CEO at …
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Sometimes, prepositions have the power to change an expression and the meaning it carries. When discussing a background, which preposition should we use: “Of”, “For”, “On” or “To”? Let’s look closely at all the options, to try and find out which ones we should use, and which ones to avoid. Background Of, For, On or …
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Sometimes we just need to have an update on what’s going on around us. When you do, do you ask for “Any News On”, “Any News About”, or “Any News For” something? All three forms seem to be quite common. Let’s find out what’s the correct use for each. Any News On or Any New …
How do you separate one item from the others, with the goal of shining a light on one of them? How to bring emphasis to something? Would you say, for example, “One of the Few” or “One of Few”? Are both forms correct? Should one be avoided? Let’s find out! “One of the Few” vs. …
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In complex sentences it can be hard to identify if “Make” or “Makes” should be used. How do you select the best word choice for your speech? Let’s take some time to look into both forms, and figure out the correct way to use them when communicating with others. Make or Makes? It’s obvious that …
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When in transit, should we say we’re “Headed” or “Heading” towards a location? Sometimes, small changes shift the message a sentence conveys, even if just slightly. Let’s take a look at these two words, to figure out which we should use, to communicate with others as clearly as possible. Headed or Heading – Which Is …
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How do we describe an item that can extend in size or shape? Should we say “Extensible” or “Extendible”? Let’s look at both words, to figure out their meanings and which is the most adequate way to apply them to how we communicate. Extensible vs. Extendible – What’s the Difference? “Extensible” refers to an item …
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These days, most of us are multitaskers, who handle more than one task at a time. When doing two things at the same time, do you say “Concurrent” or “Simultaneously”? We want to find out if those two words are correct. And if they aren’t, what’s the difference between them? Concurrent vs Simultaneous – What’s …
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