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Accel vs Excel: What’s the Difference?

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Quick answer: Excel is a real verb meaning to be exceptionally good at something: “She excels at math.” Accel is not a standard word. It is a short form of accelerando in music (gradually speed up) or a casual clipping of acceleration. With capital letters, Excel is Microsoft’s spreadsheet program and Accel is a venture … Read more

Can Not or Cannot: What’s the Difference?

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Quick answer: Cannot (one word) is the standard spelling in almost every sentence: “You cannot park here.” Use can not (two words) only when “not” belongs to another phrase, such as “not only,” or when you want to stress a choice: “You can not only save time but also money.” Can Not or Cannot Quiz: … Read more

To Fast or Too Fast: What’s the Difference?

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Quick answer: Use too fast when something is moving faster than is safe, wanted or possible: “You’re driving too fast.” Use to fast only when “to” belongs to the verb fast, meaning to go without food: “I plan to fast on Sunday.” If you mean “excessively,” you want too. To Fast or Too Fast Quiz: … Read more