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Weather vs Wheather: Which Spelling Is Correct?

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Quick answer: Weather is the only correct spelling for the conditions outside, such as rain, sun and wind: “The weather is lovely today.” Wheather is not a word. It is usually a mix-up with whether, the word you use for choices (“I don’t know whether to go”). Remember that weather starts with wea-, like wear: … Read more

England vs Great Britain: What’s the Difference?

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Quick answer: England is one country. Great Britain is the large island, and the term usually means England, Scotland and Wales together. The United Kingdom (UK) adds Northern Ireland. So England sits inside Great Britain, and Great Britain sits inside the UK. (The correct spelling is “Britain,” not “Britian.”) England vs Great Britain Quiz: Test … Read more

Waiver vs Waver: What’s the Difference?

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Quick answer: A waiver is the voluntary giving up of a right, claim, fee or requirement, or the document that does it: “She signed a liability waiver.” To waver is to hesitate, be unsure, or flicker and tremble: “His voice began to waver.” The two words sound the same, so choose by meaning. The verb … Read more

Technician vs Mechanic: What’s the Difference?

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Quick answer: Both repair and maintain machines, and in everyday speech the two words overlap. Traditionally, a mechanic is associated with hands-on mechanical repair, such as engines, brakes and suspension. A technician is associated with diagnosing problems using computers, sensors, electronics and software. Many shops now use “technician” as the standard title for anyone who … Read more

Sleave vs Sleeve: Which Spelling Is Correct?

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Quick answer: Sleeve is the correct spelling for the part of a garment that covers the arm: “She rolled up her sleeve.” Sleave is a common misspelling in modern writing. (Some dictionaries list “sleave” as a rare, archaic word for a silk thread, but it is not the word you want for clothing.) Remember the … Read more

Grammer vs Grammar: Which Spelling Is Correct?

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Quick answer: Grammar is the only correct spelling. Grammer is a very common misspelling that swaps the final “a” for an “e.” Remember that the word ends in -ar, as in “Bad grammar will mar your writing.” The same spelling is used in American and British English. Grammer vs Grammar Quiz: Test Yourself Five quick … Read more

Hole vs Whole: What’s the Difference?

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Quick answer: A hole is an opening, gap or hollow space: “There is a hole in my sock.” Whole means complete or entire, or a complete thing: “She ate the whole pizza.” The two words sound exactly alike, so the only way to choose is by meaning. If you can swap in “entire,” you want … Read more

Simular vs Similar: Which Spelling Is Correct?

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Quick answer: In English, the correct word is similar, meaning alike but not identical: “The two houses are similar in size.” Simular is not a standard English word, so in English text it is usually a typo. In Spanish and Portuguese, however, simular is a real verb meaning “to simulate” or “to pretend.” The English … Read more