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Spelling Tips: Granddad, Grandad and Granddaughter
...in this post: Both “granddad” and “grandad” are common spellings. In American English, “granddad” is the standard spelling. In British English, “grandad” and “granddad” are both common. “Granddaughter” is the only correct spelling for a female grandchild. Hopefully, this should help you to avoid spelling errors. But if you’d like...
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Spelling Tips: Defense or Defence?
...word, but it’s important to use the right one for your dialect. Remember: Defense is the standard spelling in American English. Defence is the standard spelling in British English. In addition, American English uses the “s” spelling for all words derived from “defense,” which makes spelling these words simple! But...
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Spelling Tips: Draft or Draught?
Did you know that “draft” and “draught” sound the same? We won’t blame you if not, as “draught” is rarely used in American English. However, “draught” is common in other English dialects, including British English. And they use it for words we spell “draft.” Check out our tips below to...
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Spelling Tips: Jewelry or Jewellery?
...the UK spelling. But with “jewellery”, there is an extra “e,” too! “Jewellery” is also the standard spelling for most English dialects outside North America. The same applies for the other UK spellings above. Summary: Jewellery or Jewelry? The basic distinction between these spellings is dialect: Jewelry is the standard...
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Spelling Tips: Fulfill or Fulfil?
...of the same word, there is a key difference: Fulfill (with a double “l”) is the standard spelling in American English. Fulfil (with one “l” at the end) is the standard spelling in British English. The spelling to use will thus depend on what dialect you are using. However, you...
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Spelling Tips: Councillor vs. Councilor
...American English? The English language is quite complex, especially because spelling and grammar rules can vary depending on the dialect you’re writing in. The key determiner in the correct spelling between “councillor” and “councilor” is dialect: ● In British/Australian English, “councillor” is the appropriate spelling. ● In American English, “councilor”...
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Spelling Tips: Judgement or Judgment?
...spelling outside North America is “judgement.” Summary: Judgement or Judgment? In American English, “judgment” is the standard spelling in all contexts. However, if you’re writing for an audience outside North America, remember: Judgement (with an extra “e”) is the standard spelling for everyday senses of this term (i.e., a decision...
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Spelling Tips: Misspell or Mispell?
If you make a spelling mistake, did you “misspell” or “mispell” the word? Only one of these spellings is correct. Let’s take a look at what this word means and how to spell it correctly so you can make sure your writing is error free. What Does Misspell Mean? “Misspell”...
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Spelling Tips: Tire or Tyre?
...of tires. And however you’re using this word, you know the correct spelling is “tire”! But this isn’t the case outside North America, such as in the UK or Australia, where they also use the spelling “tyre.” Let’s see how this works. Tyre in British English “Tyre” is the spelling...
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Spelling Tips: Minuscule or Miniscule?
...rent. ✓ Because “miniscule” is such a common spelling mistake, some dictionaries now list it as a variant spelling of “minuscule.” But most style guides still consider “miniscule” an error, so it is best to always use “minuscule”! Summary: Minuscule or Miniscule? “Minuscule” is an adjective meaning “very small” or...
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Loose or Lose? | Spelling Tips
...was worried that they might lose the upcoming election if they didn’t campaign hard enough. Spelling Tips for Loose and Lose Lose is always a verb and is spelled with just one o. Loose is spelled with two o’s and is almost always an adjective (it’s a verb when it...
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Spelling Tips: Check or Cheque?
You may know what a “check” is, but have you heard of a “cheque”? These words sound identical when spoken, but we don’t use the spelling “cheque” in American English. And that is a recipe for typos if you’re writing for an audience outside North America! Luckily, we’re here to...
