Because they are homophones or words that sound alike but have different spellings, meanings, or origins, sleight and slight are often misused or interchanged by… Continue reading

Some words have certain similarities in meaning and use, and this, oftentimes, causes confusion among us. This is the case with the terms bring and… Continue reading

It is not surprising that two words with just a single letter separating their spellings would cause confusion among English writers. This is the case… Continue reading

Using words that not only sound alike but also look alike may sometimes be nerve-racking or is it nerve-wracking? This is the case with the… Continue reading

As with other homophones or words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling, the terms reign and rein often cause confusion among… Continue reading