The words ‘loved’ and ‘beloved’ are both related to somebody being cared about very much. However, in many cases, these words are not interchangeable. This can cause a bit of confusion. So, let’s look at the difference between ‘beloved’ and ‘loved’, shall we? Beloved vs. Loved – What’s the Difference? The word ‘loved’ can be …
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“DM” or “PM”? What’s the difference? There’s been a clear shift in online vernacular recently. And don’t worry, we’re having trouble keeping up too! What we can do, however, is explain what these abbreviations mean and how they are doing in terms of popularity. DM vs. PM – When Did PM Become DM? “PM”, short …
If you’ve ever been called a “chick”, you might be wondering whether you should smile at the person who called you that or start plotting their doom immediately. We don’t advocate for violent retaliation! But we can give you some clarity on what this delightful term means. Why Are Women Called “Chicks”? The use of …
Be they using correct grammar or be they making no sense at all? Sometimes it’s hard to tell. That’s why we’re here providing answers to all of your English language conundrums. One such conundrum: was our use of “be they” just now correct? Or did it look a bit weird? Is “Be They” Correct? Though …
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Have you ever found that the word “and” is just too long? Or perhaps it seems too formal and you’re trying to let everyone know how laidback you are? You could try shortening it to just the jaunty letter “n” – but when you do, where should the apostrophe go? ‘n or n’ or ‘n’ …
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You might have seen both “including me” and “including myself” used in texts. Maybe you think the second option sounds smarter and more formal. But English is ever the fickle one, and it turns out most uses of “including myself” are a big no-no. Including Me vs. Including Myself – What’s the Difference? “Including me” …
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Have you encountered the phrase “in future” and wondered whether it’s correct and different from “in the future”? Well wonder no more: we’re here to provide all the answers that you need. Read on to find out exactly how and when you can say “in future”. In Future or In the Future – What’s the …
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What comes next after “A as in Apple?” When you’re talking on the phone and want to make the spelling of a word clear, you might use the phonetic alphabet for clarity. Is “A as in Apple” part of a recognized list of phonetic alphabet? If so, what comes next? A as in Apple – …
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Have you ever heard the word Stigmatism or Astigmatism and wondered what they meant? We want to know what those words mean and what’s the correct form for them. Are “Stigmatism” and “Astigmatism” synonyms? Are they antonyms? How can we properly use them? Let’s find out! Stigmatism vs. Astigmatism – What’s the Difference? “Stigmatism” describes …
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Have you ever had to describe the stairs in a building and couldn’t find the proper words to do so? For example, how can we decide between using “Stairwell” and “Staircase”? We want to know what’s the difference between those two words and how to properly use each. Stairwell vs. Staircase – What’s the Difference? …
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