Tag Archives: Commonly-Confused Words

They're two similar-sounding words, but they mean different things. Here's how to choose between assure or ensure. I often write...

An old Southern expression you may have heard expresses one's general health condition. But does that expression use meddling or middling?

I see people choose the wrong word often when met with a choice of than or then. They do sound similar, but not exactly alike.

Let's consider another pair of homophones to determine whether the right word for your writing would be defuse or diffuse.

Do you mean you're or your? People commonly confuse the words so often that this kind of mistake really grates on people's nerves.

Most of the time, we know when to use disc or disk based on context. But certain terms like disc jockey still cause confusion.

For some people, when they have the choice between using affected or impacted to refer to a result, there's only one correct choice.

How do you know when writing about time whether you should use some time or sometime? That one little space can make a difference.

In 'PodiumGate,' Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders faces questions about a speaking stand some believe carried an absurd price tag.

Do you know when to use cue or queue in a sentence? They're both homophones so you have to be careful when you choose.

When you take an object and deploy it for some purpose, do you use or utilize it? Some mistakenly believe the two words mean the same thing.

Ok, grammar enthusiasts: It's time to pay attention so you're sure to know whether you should use the word paid or payed.

Do you know the difference between words like vale or veil? Let's take a closer look at these two homophones that can be easy to confuse.

It's a phrase you have surely heard hundreds of times over the years, but when it's time to get to the point, do you end it with adieu or ado?

When you're referring to something that happens twice in the same year, are you talking about a biannual or biennial event?

When selecting between 'just deserts' or 'just desserts' for a deserved outcome, I bet most would pick the wrong choice for the right reason.