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Ever gotten called out for the difference between you’re and your? We’ve all been there–and we don’t ever want to go back. These insightful and interesting grammar articles will turn you into a word whiz quicker than you can blame autocorrect for your grammar faux pas.

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This Is Exactly How Many Words You Need to Know to Speak a Language

In the grand scheme of things, it’s not that many.


Systemic vs. Systematic: What’s the Difference?

Here's the difference between these two words that are often used interchangeably even though they have different meanings.


12 Grammatical Errors Even Smart People Make

You may think you’re a stickler for all things grammar-related, but don’t be surprised if you realize you’re guilty of...


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The Most Misspelled Word in Every State

If you can spell this one word, you’re probably smarter than a majority of the people who live in your...


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What Does RSVP Stand For?

You probably know what it means, but can you answer the question, “What does RSVP stand for?”


15 Amusing Stories Behind Common Expressions

English has some hilarious expressions—and their origin stories are funny, too! Find out where "last-ditch effort," "under the weather," and...

OK vs. Okay—Which Is Correct?

You might be surprised to learn which came first!


Lets vs. Let’s: The Right Way to Use Each Word

For an itty-bitty punctuation mark, apostrophes cause a lot of confusion. What's the difference between lets vs. let's?


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What Exactly Does the “Q” in “Q-tips” Stand For?

Q-tips are everywhere. You can find them in bathrooms, in doctor's office, and in episodes of CSI. But what exactly...


Do You Know the Last Letter Added to the Alphabet? (It Wasn’t Z)

In fact, the actual last letter is not even close to the end of the alphabet.


40 Words You Think Are Antonyms but Aren’t

At first glance, some words may seem to be at opposite ends of the spectrum, but once you dive deeper...


Blond vs. Blonde: Which is Correct?

Is your best friend's hair blonde or blond? Is that blond man just your type, or perhaps his blonde sister?...


Barbeque or Barbecue: Which Is Correct?

Being *grilled* over the way you spell this word? Find out if there's a correct way to spell the word...


How Many of These 13 Old-School Slang Words Do You Know?

Can you guess the meaning behind these slang phrases from yesteryear?


Grey vs. Gray: Which is Correct?

Is one of these spellings correct and the other wrong—or is there a gray area? (Or perhaps a grey one?)

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“Toward” or “Towards”: Which Is Correct?

Does that one little "S" change the meaning? Or do these words in fact mean the same thing?


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70 Words (and Phrases) You’re Probably Using All Wrong

You won't make these cringeworthy mistakes ever again.


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19 Palindrome Words You’ve Never Thought Of

What is a palindrome? Palindrome words and phrases are spelled the same backward and forward. After reading our roundup, you'll...


What Does the Saying “Bite the Bullet” Really Mean?

If you've ever chosen to "bite the bullet" you know that you might have had to endure some pain, but...

20 Bread Puns for the Next Time You Want to Loaf Around

Check out our fresh-baked collection of hot cross puns! All buns intended!


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Sanitize vs. Disinfect: What’s the Difference?

Become a better cleaner by knowing the appropriate cleaning terms.


What’s the Correct Way to Pronounce “Caribbean”?

You've probably heard two distinct ways. Time to get to the bottom of it—is one actually right?


23 New Slang Words You’ll Be Hearing More of in 2022

Yolt is the new yeet. Brush up on these unofficial vocab words.


48 Words and Phrases Only Southern People Use

Your vocabulary is about to get a lot more colorful. Let's get a move on, y'all.


What Does the Saying “Close, but No Cigar” Really Mean?

I didn't ask for a cigar, so why are you telling me I don't get one?