We’re Here to Help
The word “help” can be used as a verb and as a noun.
What Does “Help” Mean, and What Other Words Can I Use Instead?
The word “help” is often used as a phrasal verb: help out.
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Is It “Tale” or “Tail”?
Tale is a noun that refers to a story or narration of events.
Tail can be used as a verb that means “to follow closely” or a noun that refers to the “prolonged rear end of an animal.”
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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.
- 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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English Is Hard But Can Be Learned Through Tough Thorough Thought, Though
These five words cause a lot of confusion. And with good reason: They all include —ough but have distinct pronunciations.
- Though /ðoʊ/ has a similar pronunciation to dough and means “in spite of the fact that,” “in spite of the possibility that,” “however,” or “nevertheless.”
- Thought /θɔːt/ is a noun that means “an individual act or product of thinking,” “a developed intention or plan,” or “something (such as an opinion or belief) in the mind.” The –ought is pronounced like the –ought in fought.
- Tough /tʌf/ rhymes with rough, and means “difficult to accomplish,” “capable of enduring strain or hardship,” “very hard to influence,” or “characterized by severity or uncompromising determination.”
- Through /θruː/ can be a preposition, an adverb, or an adjective. It is the homophone of threw because they have identical pronunciations but different meanings.
- Thorough /ˈθɜːrəʊ/ means “carried through completion,” “marked by full detail,” or “complete in all respects.” The –rough in this word is misleading because it is pronounced like row.
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What To Say Instead of “Nice To E-Meet You”
It’s best to avoid the phrase “nice to e-meet you.” We’ll give you five alternatives you could use instead to sound more professional.
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Which Is Correct, “At the End” or “In the End”?
At the end is commonly used as a prepositional phrase that refers to a specific time or location.
In the end is a phrase that is synonymous to “in conclusion,” or “ultimately.”
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Hit the Brakes
Both break and brake can be used as a noun or a verb.
As a noun, brake refers to “a device that causes a car or machine to slow down or stop,” whereas the verb means “slowing down or bringing a machine or car to a stop by using a brake.”
Break has a multitude of definitions. But it’s most commonly used as a verb meaning “to separate into parts or pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain. As a noun, it typically refers to “an interruption of continuity” or “a pause in work or during an activity.”
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Synonyms for Important
Important means “of great significance or value,” and when referring to a person, “having high rank or status.”
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What’s the Difference Between “Than” and “Then”?
Than can be both a conjunction or preposition used to compare or contrast two or more elements in a sentence (e.g., Jasmine earned the promotion because she is a more productive salesperson than James).
Then has several functions and meanings, but it’s most commonly used as an adverb referring to time (e.g., Usually, we take a poll then decide what movie to watch for our family night).
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A Guide on Using “Good” or “Well”
Good is typically used to describe nouns. For example,“This is good pizza. I can’t believe it’s homemade.”Well usually modifies verbs, for instance, “Luis played well. He scored 20 points.” However, there are a few exceptions to these rules.
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