Battle of Words

Many people feel confused when they see the words crier and cryer. They look almost the same. They both come from the verb cry. They both seem…

Many people feel unsure when they write the word gluing. They stop and think:“Is it gluing or glueing?” This confusion is very common.…

Many learners and even native speakers feel confused when they see steer and stear. They look very similar. They sound almost the same. When…

Many people feel confused when they see honor and honour.They look almost the same. They sound exactly the same.So why are there two…

Many people feel unsure when they see two spellings: humour and humor.They look almost the same.They sound the same.They mean the same thing.…

Many people feel confused when they see the words carmel and caramel.They look almost the same.They sound almost the same.People hear them in…

Many people feel confused when they see the words insite and insight.They look and sound very similar. When you hear them, your ears may not…

Many people feel confused when they hear the phrase “ballot or bullet.” The words sound strong and serious. One word is about voting. The…

Many people feel confused about the words male and female.You may see these words in school books, forms, news, or online posts.Sometimes…

Many people feel confused when they see oat milk and almond milk in shops or cafés. Both are plant-based drinks. Both are white like cow’s…