Some English words have their root in much older languages, such as Latin. One example of this word is the word “via”. In this article, we will be discussing the meaning of the phrase “via phone”, as well as other similar phrases. What Does “Via Phone” Mean? The phrase “via phone” is a grammatically correct …
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There are words called homophones that sound the same and are spelled differently. Other words, like “perfector” and “perfecter” differ for just one letter. In both cases, they are a source of confusion for most English speakers. Thus, in this article, we’ll clear out all doubts regarding “perfector” and “perfecter”. Perfector or Perfecter – Which …
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When you have finished your Master’s degree studies, it’s time to start exploring your options. This article will help you to come up with some good statements that let people know that you’ve finished your studies. You should have some good options by the end of this. The preferred ways to say you’ve finished your …
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Knowing whether “meet up” is one or two words (or hyphenated) can be tricky. There seem to be all kinds of rules to follow when writing words like this. Luckily, they aren’t that challenging once you know the basics. This article will explain those basics. Meet up vs. Meet-up vs. Meetup “Meet up” is generally …
If someone has “resent” something, you might want to know how to spell the word. You might have seen it as one or two words (or even hyphenated in some situations). This article will explore the correct form you need to stick with. Resent vs. Re-sent “Resent” is the correct form. You should not use …
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It’s possible to write “in class” in a few ways. It would help to know whether it’s one or two words in most cases. You might also find that it’s hyphenated as “in-class.” This article will explain all the major forms you can use. In class vs. In-class vs. Inclass You should almost always write …
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Let’s be honest, “whatever” is not the mark of a good argument. If someone comes out with “whatever,” it usually means they have nothing left to say. This article will explore how to respond to whatever when you find it being used against you. The best replies are “do you have nothing better to say,” …
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People can be too busy to answer the phone when you first call them. It’s polite to respect that fact rather than being rude and asking them why they didn’t pick up. This article will explore some of the best ways to say, “I called you, but you didn’t answer.” The preferred alternatives are “I …
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When you’re talking about things you recall or know about in your writing, “to my understanding” works well. However, it’s not the most appropriate phrase as it can be quite jarring in the middle of a sentence. This article will explore some alternatives that might help. The preferred synonyms are “as I understand it,” “as …
“Sorry to keep you waiting” works when you have made someone wait for longer than you originally intended. It’s polite in a business email to include this if you’ve made someone wait too long. This article will explore some better synonyms in formal emails. The preferred alternatives are “sorry to have kept you waiting,” “sorry …
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