Word Differences

Have you ever written “lier” when you meant “liar”? You are not alone. These two words look almost the same, sound very similar, and both … Read more

English has many words that look almost the same but make learners stop and wonder which spelling is correct. Requester and requestor are a good … Read more

Axle vs Axel is a common spelling problem because the two words look almost the same and, in many forms of English, they sound the … Read more

Have you ever stopped while writing an email and wondered whether you should write onsite or on-site? You are not alone. Even fluent English speakers … Read more

English has many word combinations that look simple but can still cause confusion. Skillset, skill set, and skill-set are a good example. You may see … Read more

Have you ever typed “succesfully” and stopped because it did not look quite right? You are not alone. This is a very common spelling mistake, … Read more

Have you ever written “batton” and then wondered whether you needed one t or two? You are not alone. English has many words that sound … Read more

Have you ever written a sentence and suddenly stopped because you were not sure whether to write “usage” or “useage”? You are not alone. This … Read more

Many English learners are confused about whether to write infact or in fact. The two forms may sound almost identical when we speak, so it … Read more

Have you ever typed “truely” and then stopped to wonder whether it should be “truly”? You are not alone. This is one of those small … Read more