A Peek at the Difference between “Peak”, “Peek”, and “Pique”
All of these words sound identical: “peak”, “peek”, and “pique”. So, how can we tell these homophones apart to correctly use their distinct meanings?
Word Choice
Sometimes you might use words that say exactly what you want them to express. However, for some reason it they don’t suit the rest of your text, making it sound unidiomatic and inauthentic to native speakers. This category is mainly dedicated to proverbs and idioms, opposites, and synonyms.
How They’re Distinguishing Their Homophones Here and There
We explain the difference between the adverb “there”, the possessive pronoun “their”, and the contraction “they’re”.
In Each of Us There Is Another, But Aren't We Just One People?
There once was a difference between “each other” and “one another”. But what’s the situation today—are they synonyms?
What Happens When “Loose” Loses an “O”?
“Loose” is an adjective, and “to lose” is a verb. But why is there confusion when it comes to the forms “looser” and “loser”?
Regarding This Regard—The More Meanings, the More Synonyms
“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”.
LanguageTool’s Mixed Bag—August 2021
Our mixed bag explains wording choices: the difference between perhaps and maybe, the distinction between definitely and definitively, and the use of literally.
Why you Should Be Really Careful with Very Empty Words
Words like “really” or “very” are frequently overused. In order to improve your vocabulary, we’ll show you three tips for avoiding them.
Should I Use “Shall” in American English?
The modal verb “shall” isn’t used too often these days. But what’s the alternative to the old-fashioned and typically British word?
How to Emphasize your Ideas with Abbreviations: e.g. versus i.e.
Many texts offer definitions and illustrative examples. But there are important differences in using “e.g.” or “i.e.” for elaborated writing.