whereabouts are/whereabouts is
Despite the deceptive S on the end of the word, “whereabouts” is normally singular, not plural. “The whereabouts of the stolen diamond is unknown.” Only if you were simultaneously referring to two or more persons having separate whereabouts would the word be plural, and you are quite unlikely to want to do so.
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Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Monday, December 30, 2013
strong suite/strong suit: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Monday, December 30, 2013
strong suite/strong suit
“Strong suit” is an expression derived from card-playing, in which hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades are the suits. When you put your best foot forward you play your strong suit.
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“Strong suit” is an expression derived from card-playing, in which hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades are the suits. When you put your best foot forward you play your strong suit.
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Sunday, December 29, 2013
root/rout/route: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Sunday, December 29, 2013
root/rout/route
You can root for your team (cheer them on) and hope that they utterly smash their opponents (create a rout), then come back in triumph on Route 27 (a road).
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You can root for your team (cheer them on) and hope that they utterly smash their opponents (create a rout), then come back in triumph on Route 27 (a road).
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Saturday, December 28, 2013
tradegy/tragedy: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Saturday, December 28, 2013
tradegy/tragedy
Not only do people often misspell “tragedy” as “tradegy,” they mispronounce it that way too. Just remember that the adjective is “tragic” to recall that it’s the G that comes after the A. Also common is the misspelling “tradgedy.”
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Not only do people often misspell “tragedy” as “tradegy,” they mispronounce it that way too. Just remember that the adjective is “tragic” to recall that it’s the G that comes after the A. Also common is the misspelling “tradgedy.”
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Friday, December 27, 2013
old-timer’s disease/Alzheimer’s Disease: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Friday, December 27, 2013
old-timer’s disease/Alzheimer’s Disease
I’ve always thought that “old-timer’s disease” was a clever if tasteless pun on “Alzheimer’s Disease,” but many people have assured me that this is a common and quite unintentional error.
Some medical authorities prefer the form “Alzheimer Disease,” though that is seldom used by nonprofessionals.
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I’ve always thought that “old-timer’s disease” was a clever if tasteless pun on “Alzheimer’s Disease,” but many people have assured me that this is a common and quite unintentional error.
Some medical authorities prefer the form “Alzheimer Disease,” though that is seldom used by nonprofessionals.
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Thursday, December 26, 2013
perse/per se: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Thursday, December 26, 2013
perse/per se
This legal term meaning “in, of, or by itself” is a bit pretentious, but you gain little respect if you misspell per se as a single word. Worse is the mistaken “per say.”
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This legal term meaning “in, of, or by itself” is a bit pretentious, but you gain little respect if you misspell per se as a single word. Worse is the mistaken “per say.”
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Wednesday, December 25, 2013
aswell/as well: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Wednesday, December 25, 2013
aswell/as well
No matter how you use it, the expression “as well” is always two words, despite the fact that many people seem to think it should be spelled “aswell.” Examples: “I don’t like plastic trees as well as real ones for Christmas.” “Now that we’ve opened our stockings, let’s open our other presents as well.”
No matter how you use it, the expression “as well” is always two words, despite the fact that many people seem to think it should be spelled “aswell.” Examples: “I don’t like plastic trees as well as real ones for Christmas.” “Now that we’ve opened our stockings, let’s open our other presents as well.”
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
brussel sprout/brussels sprout: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Tuesday, December 24, 2013
brussel sprout/brussels sprout
These tiny cabbage-like vegetables are named after the Belgian city of Brussels, which has an S on the end. The correct spelling is “brussels sprout.”
These tiny cabbage-like vegetables are named after the Belgian city of Brussels, which has an S on the end. The correct spelling is “brussels sprout.”
Monday, December 23, 2013
athlete: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Monday, December 23, 2013
athlete
Tired of people stereotyping you as a dummy just because you’re a jock? One way to impress them is to pronounce “athlete” properly, with just two syllables, as “ATH-leet” instead of using the common mispronunciation “ATH-uh-leet.”
Tired of people stereotyping you as a dummy just because you’re a jock? One way to impress them is to pronounce “athlete” properly, with just two syllables, as “ATH-leet” instead of using the common mispronunciation “ATH-uh-leet.”
Sunday, December 22, 2013
brake/break: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Sunday, December 22, 2013
brake/break
You brake to slow down; if your brakes fail and you drive through a plate-glass window, you will break it.
You brake to slow down; if your brakes fail and you drive through a plate-glass window, you will break it.
Saturday, December 21, 2013
butt naked/buck naked: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Saturday, December 21, 2013
butt naked/buck naked
The standard expression is “buck naked,” and the contemporary “butt naked” is an error that will get you laughed at in some circles. However, it might be just as well if the new form were to triumph. Originally a “buck” was a dandy, a pretentious, overdressed show-off of a man. Condescendingly applied in the US to Native Americans and black slaves, it quickly acquired negative connotations. To the historically aware speaker, “buck naked” conjures up stereotypical images of naked “savages” or—worse—slaves laboring naked on plantations. Consider using the alternative expression “stark naked.”
The standard expression is “buck naked,” and the contemporary “butt naked” is an error that will get you laughed at in some circles. However, it might be just as well if the new form were to triumph. Originally a “buck” was a dandy, a pretentious, overdressed show-off of a man. Condescendingly applied in the US to Native Americans and black slaves, it quickly acquired negative connotations. To the historically aware speaker, “buck naked” conjures up stereotypical images of naked “savages” or—worse—slaves laboring naked on plantations. Consider using the alternative expression “stark naked.”
Friday, December 20, 2013
marital/martial: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Friday, December 20, 2013
marital/martial
“Marital” refers to marriage, “martial” to war, whose ancient god was Mars. These two are often swapped, with comical results.
“Marital” refers to marriage, “martial” to war, whose ancient god was Mars. These two are often swapped, with comical results.
Thursday, December 19, 2013
respiratory: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Thursday, December 19, 2013
respiratory
Even health professionals tend to mispronounce this word by smooshing the second and third syllables into one. This word has several possible pronunciations, but “resp-uh-tory” is not one of them. However you say it, try to at least hint at all five syllables.
Even health professionals tend to mispronounce this word by smooshing the second and third syllables into one. This word has several possible pronunciations, but “resp-uh-tory” is not one of them. However you say it, try to at least hint at all five syllables.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
table: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Wednesday, December 18, 2013
table
In the UK if you table an issue you place it on the table for discussion; but in the US the phrase means the opposite: you indefinitely postpone discussing the issue.
In the UK if you table an issue you place it on the table for discussion; but in the US the phrase means the opposite: you indefinitely postpone discussing the issue.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
whimp/wimp: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Tuesday, December 17, 2013
whimp/wimp
The original and still by far the most common spelling of this common bit of slang meaning “weakling, coward” is “wimp.” If you use the much less common “whimp” instead, people may regard you as a little wimpy.
The original and still by far the most common spelling of this common bit of slang meaning “weakling, coward” is “wimp.” If you use the much less common “whimp” instead, people may regard you as a little wimpy.
Monday, December 16, 2013
administer/minister: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Monday, December 16, 2013
administer/minister
You can minister to someone by administering first aid. Note how the “ad” in “administer” resembles “aid” in order to remember the correct form of the latter phrase. “Minister” as a verb always requires “to” following it.
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You can minister to someone by administering first aid. Note how the “ad” in “administer” resembles “aid” in order to remember the correct form of the latter phrase. “Minister” as a verb always requires “to” following it.
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Sunday, December 15, 2013
advice/advise: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Sunday, December 15, 2013
advice/advise
“Advice” is the noun, “advise” the verb. When a columnist advises people, she gives them advice.
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“Advice” is the noun, “advise” the verb. When a columnist advises people, she gives them advice.
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Saturday, December 14, 2013
skiddish/skittish: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Saturday, December 14, 2013
skiddish/skittish
If you nervously avoid something you are not “skiddish” about it; the word is “skittish.”
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If you nervously avoid something you are not “skiddish” about it; the word is “skittish.”
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Friday, December 13, 2013
AM/PM: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Friday, December 13, 2013
AM/PM
“AM” stands for the Latin phrase Ante Meridiem—which means “before noon”—and “PM” stands for Post Meridiem: “after noon.” Although digital clocks routinely label noon “12:00 PM” you should avoid this expression not only because it is incorrect, but because many people will imagine you are talking about midnight instead. The same goes for “12:00 AM.” You can say or write “twelve noon,” “noon sharp,” or “exactly at noon” when you want to designate a precise time.
It is now rare to see periods placed after these abbreviations as in “A.M.”; but in formal writing it is still preferable to capitalize them, though the lower-case “am” and “pm” are now so popular they are not likely to get you into trouble.
Occasionally computer programs encourage you to write “AM” and “PM” without a space before them, but others will misread your data if you omit the space. The nonstandard habit of omitting the space is spreading rapidly, and should be avoided in formal writing.
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“AM” stands for the Latin phrase Ante Meridiem—which means “before noon”—and “PM” stands for Post Meridiem: “after noon.” Although digital clocks routinely label noon “12:00 PM” you should avoid this expression not only because it is incorrect, but because many people will imagine you are talking about midnight instead. The same goes for “12:00 AM.” You can say or write “twelve noon,” “noon sharp,” or “exactly at noon” when you want to designate a precise time.
It is now rare to see periods placed after these abbreviations as in “A.M.”; but in formal writing it is still preferable to capitalize them, though the lower-case “am” and “pm” are now so popular they are not likely to get you into trouble.
Occasionally computer programs encourage you to write “AM” and “PM” without a space before them, but others will misread your data if you omit the space. The nonstandard habit of omitting the space is spreading rapidly, and should be avoided in formal writing.
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Thursday, December 12, 2013
tripple/triple: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Thursday, December 12, 2013
tripple/triple
Don’t double the P in “triple.” Don’t be confused by the fact that Triple Sec is a tipple (alcoholic drink).
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Don’t double the P in “triple.” Don’t be confused by the fact that Triple Sec is a tipple (alcoholic drink).
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Wednesday, December 11, 2013
these are them/these are they: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Wednesday, December 11, 2013
these are them/these are they
Although only the pickiest listeners will cringe when you say “these are them,” the traditionally correct phrase is “these are they,” because “they” is the predicate nominative of “these.” However, if people around you seem more comfortable with “it’s me” than “it’s I,” you might as well stick with “these are them.”
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Although only the pickiest listeners will cringe when you say “these are them,” the traditionally correct phrase is “these are they,” because “they” is the predicate nominative of “these.” However, if people around you seem more comfortable with “it’s me” than “it’s I,” you might as well stick with “these are them.”
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Tuesday, December 10, 2013
nonplussed: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Tuesday, December 10, 2013
nonplussed
“Nonplussed” means to be stuck, often in a puzzling or embarrassing way, unable to go further (“non”=“no” + “plus”=“further”). It does not mean, as many people seem to think, “calm, in control.”
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“Nonplussed” means to be stuck, often in a puzzling or embarrassing way, unable to go further (“non”=“no” + “plus”=“further”). It does not mean, as many people seem to think, “calm, in control.”
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Monday, December 9, 2013
advocate for/advocate: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Monday, December 9, 2013
advocate for/advocate
When they are acting as advocates for a cause, people often say they are “advocating for,” say, traffic safety. This is not as widely accepted as “campaigning for” or “working toward.” Saying you are “advocating for the blind” leaves a lot of listeners wondering what it is you advocate for them. If you can substitute “advocate” for “advocate for,” you should do so: “I advocate for higher pay for teachers” becomes “I advocate higher pay for teachers.”
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When they are acting as advocates for a cause, people often say they are “advocating for,” say, traffic safety. This is not as widely accepted as “campaigning for” or “working toward.” Saying you are “advocating for the blind” leaves a lot of listeners wondering what it is you advocate for them. If you can substitute “advocate” for “advocate for,” you should do so: “I advocate for higher pay for teachers” becomes “I advocate higher pay for teachers.”
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Sunday, December 8, 2013
diswraught/distraught: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Sunday, December 8, 2013
diswraught/distraught
“Diswraught” is a common misspelling of “distraught.”
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“Diswraught” is a common misspelling of “distraught.”
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Saturday, December 7, 2013
end result: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Saturday, December 7, 2013
end result
Usually a redundancy. Most of the time plain “result” will do fine.
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Usually a redundancy. Most of the time plain “result” will do fine.
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Friday, December 6, 2013
error/err: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Friday, December 6, 2013
error/err
When you commit an error you err. The expression is “to err is human.”
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When you commit an error you err. The expression is “to err is human.”
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Thursday, December 5, 2013
Islams/Muslims: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Thursday, December 5, 2013
Islams/Muslims
Followers of Islam are called “Muslims,” not “Islams.” Muslim is now widely preferred over the older and less phonetically accurate Moslem.
The S in “Islam” and “Muslim” is sibilant like the S in “saint.” It should not be pronounced with a Z sound.
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Followers of Islam are called “Muslims,” not “Islams.” Muslim is now widely preferred over the older and less phonetically accurate Moslem.
The S in “Islam” and “Muslim” is sibilant like the S in “saint.” It should not be pronounced with a Z sound.
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Wednesday, December 4, 2013
prophecy/prophesy: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Wednesday, December 4, 2013
prophecy/prophesy
“Prophecy,” the noun (pronounced “PROF-a-see”), is a prediction. The verb “to prophesy” (pronounced “PROF-a-sigh”) means to predict something. When a prophet prophesies he or she utters prophecies.
Outside of Bob Dylan’s lyrics, writers and critics do not “prophesize.” They prophesy.
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“Prophecy,” the noun (pronounced “PROF-a-see”), is a prediction. The verb “to prophesy” (pronounced “PROF-a-sigh”) means to predict something. When a prophet prophesies he or she utters prophecies.
Outside of Bob Dylan’s lyrics, writers and critics do not “prophesize.” They prophesy.
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Tuesday, December 3, 2013
alright/all right: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Tuesday, December 3, 2013
alright/all right
The correct form of this phrase has become so rare in the popular press that many readers have probably never noticed that it is actually two words. But if you want to avoid irritating traditionalists you’d better tell them that you feel “all right” rather than “alright.”
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The correct form of this phrase has become so rare in the popular press that many readers have probably never noticed that it is actually two words. But if you want to avoid irritating traditionalists you’d better tell them that you feel “all right” rather than “alright.”
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Monday, December 2, 2013
point being is that: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Monday, December 2, 2013
point being is that
“The point being is that” is redundant; say just “the point is that” or “the point being that.”
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“The point being is that” is redundant; say just “the point is that” or “the point being that.”
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Sunday, December 1, 2013
noone/no one: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Sunday, December 1, 2013
noone/no one
Shall we meet at Ye Olde Sandwyche Shoppe at Noone? “No one” is always two separate words, unlike “anyone” and “someone.”
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