Don’t trust native English speakers with this one! One of the best ways to learn a new word is to listen closely to how native speakers use it. However, I do NOT recommend this approach for the words “lie” and “lay”. Why, you ask? Because native English speakers often confuse these two words. Let’s take… Continue reading Lie vs Lay
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The Difference between “Lose” and “Loose”
Some English words are tricky, especially when they sound alike but have different meanings and spellings. Two such words are “lose” and “loose.” Let’s break down their differences to help you use them correctly every time. “Lose” (pronounced “looz”) is a verb, meaning to be deprived of something or to fail to win. For example:… Continue reading The Difference between “Lose” and “Loose”
“Less” or “Fewer”
Let’s look at a grammar point that many people – including native English speakers – often get wrong. And that is when to use the word “less” versus when to use the word “fewer”. The answer depends on whether the noun we’re referring to is countable or not. Less If the noun we’re describing cannot… Continue reading “Less” or “Fewer”