Word Choice

“Some time,” “sometime,” and “sometimes” are nearly identical. But they have a different meaning. Here’s what they are.

“Who’s” and “whose,” like many other homophones, are easy to mix up. Although they both relate to “who,” they have different uses.

Mixing up “it’s” and “its” can happen to anyone. We’ll teach you how to avoid this common mistake.

“You're” and “your” are easy to mix up. We’ll teach you the difference between these two words and when to use them.

All of these words sound identical: “peak”, “peek”, and “pique”. So, how can we tell these homophones apart to correctly use their distinct meanings?

We explain the difference between the adverb “there”, the possessive pronoun “their”, and the contraction “they’re”.

There once was a difference between “each other” and “one another.” But what’s the situation today—are they synonyms?

“Loose” is an adjective, and “to lose” is a verb. But why is there confusion when it comes to the forms “looser” and “loser”?

“In regard to” and “with regard to”, or “in regards to” and “with regards to”? We explain this conundrum and give some tips on using “regard.”

Differences between “perhaps” and “maybe,” “definitely” and “definitively,” and the use of “literally.”

Words like “really” or “very” are frequently overused. In order to improve your vocabulary, we’ll show you three tips for avoiding them.

The modal verb “shall” isn’t used too often these days. But what’s the alternative to the old-fashioned and typically British word?

Many texts offer definitions and illustrative examples. But there are important differences in using “e.g.” or “i.e.” for elaborated writing.