“To”, “Too” or “Two”- Which to use when?
Have you ever come across identical twins? They look alike, are of the same age, and in most cases, have similar sounding names. Most people have a tough time recognizing who is…
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“Then” vs. “Than”-How are they different?
Are you one of those people who would rather prefer their writing to be corrected then being ignorant of the confusion caused by some English words? Well, we are too. This is the…
“On”, “Onto” or “On to” – How to use them correctly?
Prepositions are an integral part of the English language. They show the relationship between other words in a sentence. Though most prepositions express very specific ideas, many…
“And” VS. “Or”- What is the Difference?
Two conjunctions ─ and as well as or ─ are a part of almost every sentence. Can you imagine how vague and ambiguous sentences would be without these conjunctions? So, let’s offer…
Disc vs. Disk- What is the Difference?
Is it disc or disk? After all, both the words mean the same and are used for thin, flat, or circular objects. So disc and disk are just different spellings of the same word. The…
What is the Difference Between Although and Though?
Although and though are the two most commonly confused words and writers need to put in a lot of thought before choosing the right one to deliver contextually correct writing.…
What is the difference between incident and incidence?
It is easy to get confused with the words incident and incidence as they are homophones and have a similar spelling. Therefore, authors commonly mistake incident for incidence or…
Continual vs. Continuous—Know the Difference
Continual and continuous both mean ‘continue’ and refer to an ongoing action, so it is easy to mix them up. Let us elucidate the meaning and the subtle difference between continual…
What is the difference between “two” and “both”?
Is it "you two," or is it "you both"? Don't they mean the same thing? Well, we understand when you see the words two and both, you will feel the need to put on your thinking caps…
What is the difference between beside and besides?
English is an intriguing language; a slight modification in a word's spelling changes its meaning completely! Take the word beside, for instance. Adding "s" makes it besides, which…
What is the difference between advice and advise?
When someone gives you an opinion, should you thank them for their advice or advise? Well, if you have ever wondered about the difference between the two words or have used them…
Dose and Dosage ─ What is the Difference?
We typically hear the words dose and dosage when a medical practitioner prescribes drugs for an illness. The two words have a distinct meaning but are often confused with each…