The Difference Between “Compliment” and “Complement”

As a noun, compliment means “a polite expression of esteem, admiration, or affection.” When used as a verb, compliment means “to express praise, respect, or affection.”

As a noun, complement means “something that completes or makes better.” When used as a verb, complement means “to complete or add to something in a way that improves it.”

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We Hope You Appreciate This Spelling Lesson

“Appreciate” is mostly used as a verb that means “to be grateful for.” We explain its difficult spelling by giving examples.

Apreciate, apprecciate, aprecciate
Appreciate

Appreciate is a great word to know, especially if you want to say “thank you.” Below we’ll cover this word’s spelling, synonyms, and phrases in which it is found.

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“Went” and “Gone”: Reviewing the Past Tense and Past Participle of “Go”

Are you wondering what is the past tense and past participle of “go”? We can help.

  • Go is an irregular verb.
    • I go bowling every Sunday.
  • Went is the past tense of go.
    • Last Sunday I went bowling.
  • Gone is the past participle of go.
    • I have gone bowling these last couple of Sundays.

Irregular verbs can be tricky. That’s because they don’t follow the usual conjugation patterns as regular verbs do.

Go is an irregular verb, which is why many people get confused with went and gone. Below, we’ll tell you which one is the past tense of go and which one is the past participle. We’ll also provide example sentences and teach you how to always use these words correctly.

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If I Were You, I’d Learn the Difference Between “If I Was” & “If I Were”

The use of “if I were” for imaginary situations is a bit different from using “if I was”. Learn when to use both correctly.

  • If I were is used when the subject of the sentence is referring to a hypothetical or imaginary situation.
    • If I were good at math and science, I would’ve become a doctor.
  • If I was is used to refer to a situation that actually happened in the past.
    • If I was late to school when I was younger, I’d get detention.

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“See” vs. “Look” vs. “Watch”: Helping You See The Difference

Although all have to do with sight, there’s a difference between “see,” “look,” and “watch.”

  • See means “to perceive by the eye.”
    • Did you see Trisha at the game last night?
  • As a verb, look means “to direct one’s eyes and attention to someone, something, or in a specified direction.”
    • Look over to the left of the screen.
  • Watch (as a verb) means “look at or observe attentively of a period of time.”
    • I had to watch a boring movie at school today.

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We’re Here to Help

The word “help” can be used as a verb and as a noun.

Synonyms: Abet, aid, assist, support

What Does “Help” Mean, and What Other Words Can I Use Instead?

Definition
Example Sentence
Synonyms
(verb) to give assistance or support
My sister will help the children with their homework while I cook dinner.
abet, aid, assist, back, support
(verb) to improve/relieve, make pleasant or more bearable.
I was told to use a walking boot to help the pain.
alleviate, ease, relieve, soothe
(verb) to refrain from or keep from occurring
We couldn’t help but cry in a happy embrace when we first saw each other again.
refrain from, avoid, avert, prevent
(verb) to serve someone (with food or drink) or to take for oneself
We were told to help ourselves, so I grabbed all the snacks I could fit on my plate.
serve
(noun) a source of aid, remedy, or relief
The restaurant was busy, so I needed help from my coworker.
assistance, aid, support, guidance

The word “help” is often used as a phrasal verb: help out.

He wanted to help out, but instead, he was making things more complicated.
“Help!” is a famous song by The Beatles.

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How To Spell “Beautiful” Correctly

We go over all things beautiful, including its correct spelling, synonyms, antonyms, and even tips that’ll help you remember how to spell “beautiful.”

What Is the Right Spelling of “Beautiful”?
The correct spelling of beautiful is b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l.

  • We had a beautiful wedding off the coast of Italy.
  • Beautifull, beutiful, butiful, beautiful, and beutifull are incorrect spellings.

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Colombia vs. Columbia—Which Is Correct?

Well, it depends on what you’re referring to. Continue reading to learn when you should use “Colombia” and when you should use “Columbia.”

  • Colombia refers to a country located in South America.
  • Then there’s British Columbia, Columbia University, District of Columbia (DC), and several other towns and cities named Columbia.
  • Last summer we visited several countries in South America, including Columbia and Brazil.
  • Last summer we visited several countries in South America, including Colombia and Brazil.

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15 Other Ways To Say “You’re Welcome”

Looking for another way to say “you’re welcome”? We’ve got you covered with 15 synonyms (and examples) that work in either professional, casual, or heartfelt settings.

What’s Another Way To Say “You’re Welcome”?
There are many different ways to say you’re welcome. A few casual alternatives include no worries, no problem, and anytime.

  • No worries. I’m happy to help!
  • No problem. I’m glad I could assist you.
  • Anytime! Jodie never minds lending a hand.

LanguageTool’s Paraphrasing Tool can help you find even more ways to say you’re welcome.

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