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...to refer to fellowship in general (e.g., the phrase “love thy neighbor” refers to all other people rather than specifically the people who live near to you). In all cases, though, the correct spelling in American English is “neighbor.” Neighbor or Neighbour? As mentioned, “neighbor” is the correct spelling in...
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...“s” spelling, then, is to write about the gripping tool. This means you can use the “c” spelling in all other situations. And outside the US, all senses of “vice” are spelled with a “c.” Hopefully, this has answered your spelling queries! For more help with your writing, though, give...
...the “u”? The simplified spelling was popularized by Noah Webster, who published The American Dictionary of the English Language in 1828. Webster is also credited with the Americanized spellings of “color,” “candor,” “humor,” etc. Summary: Favorite or Favourite? “Favorite” and “favourite” are different spellings of the same word. The spelling...
...and “center” are variants of the same word. The only distinction between them is dialect: Center is the standard spelling in American English. Centre is the standard spelling in British and Australian English. Note that, due to the spelling difference, the two variants of the verb are conjugated slightly differently....
...like British English also use the spelling “kerb.” Let’s see how this works in practice. Kerb in British English “Kerb” is the British English spelling for a raised street edge: British English: I nearly tripped on the kerb while crossing the road. American English: I nearly tripped on the curb...
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...
...so make sure not to use this spelling in your writing! To make sure you can avoid errors, remember the rhyme “I before E except after C.” While not always reliable, it works for the “-ei-” after “c” in “receive.” And for more help with spelling and grammar, or any...
...is a somber date in US history. Somber or Sombre: American vs. British English So, what does sombre mean? Just the same as somber! The only difference is that somber (spelled with an “-er”) is the standard American spelling, while sombre (spelled with an “-re”) is the correct spelling in...
...Pajamas or Pyjamas? You’ll have noticed that, so far, we’ve only used the spelling “pajamas.” That’s because we’re using American English in this blog post, and “pajamas” is the correct spelling in the USA. “Pyjamas” (with a “y”), on the other hand, is the British English spelling, as well as...
...found in the original French terms. In British English, by comparison, “centre” and “theatre” are standard. As such, the spelling “metre” is never correct in American English. British English and other English dialects, however, do use the spelling “meter” to refer to measuring instruments. For instance: We let the electrician...
...without the “c,” but this is always incorrect. To remember this spelling, keep in mind that if the word doesn’t have to do with water, it needs to have a “c.” And if you need a hand with your spelling or any part of your writing, our proofreaders are here...
...If we substitute “practice” with a noun and a verb, we can figure out which spelling to use: You need more apples. ✔︎ You need more walk. ✘ In this case, the noun (apples) works in the sentence, so “practice” would be the correct spelling. Let’s try this with another...