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Commonly Confused

Further vs. Farther

They started as the same word, but their meanings have drifted apart over time.


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play further vs farther video
Further vs. Farther

 

They started as same word, but their meanings have drifted apart over time.

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I vs. Me

 

'Between you and __'? Simple guidance for a tricky pronoun.

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Some Odd Words with ISMO: "Junk in the Trunk"

 

Comedian ISMO on what separates a boot from a trunk

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Is singular 'they' a better choice?

 

The awkward case of 'his or her'

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'Nip it in the butt' or 'Nip it in the bud'?

 

We're gonna stop you right there

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Fun, Funner, Funnest

 

Why does it sound strange to say 'funner' or 'funnest?'