One of the hardest things to master in English is the difference among three very similar words: they’re, their, and there. Like all homophones these words have similar spellings and nearly identical pronunciations, and tend to be commonly misused, even by some native...

It’s understandably easy to confuse proceed and precede. After all, they look and sound similar, so it’s only natural to assume the terms are related. In fact, they are opposites. Discover the difference...

Fancy having a dessert in the desert? Only if you spell it correctly! There's a big difference between a desert and a dessert — much bigger than that little "s" in the middle! But how can you easily choose the right word? Firstly, the pronunciation. They are almost...

Here is another pair that sounds so similar when we speak! These homophones have given many writers headaches as they agonise over word choice while composing poems, articles, essays, and stories. Do I accept an invitation...