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Spelling Tips: Minuscule or Miniscule?
Is a tiny spelling mistake ‘minuscule’? Or should it be a ‘miniscule’ mistake? Let’s look...
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Word Choice: Wreath vs. Wreathe
Only one letter separates ‘wreath’ and ‘wreathe’, and these words are related. As such, they’re...
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Word Choice: Imminent vs. Eminent
Do you know the difference between ‘imminent’ and ‘eminent’? These words sound similar when spoken,...
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A Brief History of Dictionaries for National Dictionary Day
If you’re super cool, like us, you’re probably excited about today (16 October) being National...
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When to Capitalise North, South, East and West
Should compass directions (i.e. north, south, east, and west) ever be capitalised? And if so,...
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Word Choice: Learned vs. Learnt
Is there a difference between ‘learned’ and ‘learnt’? Or are these words interchangeable? This may...
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Grammar Tips: What Is a Past Participle?
You almost certainly use past participles on a daily basis if you speak English. But...
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7 Tips for Writing About Mental Health
When writing about mental health, the words we use and the way we frame our...
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A Quick Guide to Verb Types: Main, Linking, Auxiliary and Modal Verbs
You might know that verbs express actions and states of being. But did you know...
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Word Choice: Advice vs. Advise
It’s easy to confuse ‘advice’ and ‘advise’, as they only differ by one letter and...
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Spelling Tips: Pyjamas or Pajamas?
When you’re getting ready for bed, do you put on your pyjamas or your pajamas?...
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Word Choice: Stairs vs. Stares
‘Stair’ and ‘stare’ are homophones. But while these words sound the same, they have very...
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