Dead set, dead-set, deadset
= (1) fixed on a purpose or (2) resolutely. It is usually two unhyphenated words.
Canon vs. cannon
Canon = (1) a code of laws, (2) an established principle, (3) a group of exemplary literary works, and (4) the works of a writer that are accepted as authentic. Cannon = a large weapon that fires heavy projectiles.
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Aeon vs. eon
Eon is preferred in American English and in science. Aeon is preferred in nonscientific writing from outside the U.S.
Eek vs. eke
Eke = (1) to manage with difficulty (to make a livelihood), and (2) to make something last by practicing strict economy. Eek = an interjection expressing fear, shock, or surprise.
Cession vs. session
Cession = the act of surrendering something. Session = a period of time for a specific activity.
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No One, Noone or No-one – Difference & Examples
The hyphenated form is somewhat common outside North America, but the two-word, unhyphenated form prevails everywhere.
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Jewelry vs. jewellery
Jewelry in the U.S. and usually in Canada; jewellery everywhere else.
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Doughnut vs. Donut – What’s the Difference?
Doughnut is the older, more conventional, and preferred spelling. Donut is fast gaining ground, however.