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7 English Words that Come from Hebrew
To mark the start of Hanukkah, we’re taking a look at how Hebrew has influenced...
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Word Choice: Sea vs. See
Are you all at sea over word choice? That’s understandable, as English has plenty of...
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Monkeying Around: 5 Phrases for World Monkey Day
Having a monkey on your back sounds scary, but luckily idioms aren’t literal! And since...
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OK vs. Okay (What They Mean and When to Use Them)
It’s time to think about ‘OK’. No, not the USPS code for Oklahoma. We mean...
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When to Use the At Symbol (@) in Writing
In an age of email, you might see the ‘at symbol’ (or ‘at sign’) every...
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Word Choice: Threw vs. Through
‘Threw’ and ‘through’ might sound the same, but these words have entirely different meanings. So,...
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Word Choice: Sew, Sow or So?
Despite sounding identical, the words ‘sew’, ‘sow’ and ‘so’ have completely different meanings. As a...
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Word Choice: Ton vs. Tonne
We have a ton of proofreading to do right now! Or should that be a...
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When to Use Italics in Your Writing
Of all the typographic styles, italicisation may look the most dynamic. Perhaps it’s the way...
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Writing Tips: What Is Onomatopoeia?
Boom! Onomatopoeia is happening! And even if you don’t know what this word means yet,...
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Word Choice: Steal vs. Steel
Like many homophones, ‘steal’ and ‘steel’ sound the same yet differ in meaning. But these...
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Vocabulary Tips: What Is a Portmanteau?
Ever stopped at a motel for brunch? Or perhaps for a portmanteau or two? These...
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