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Hurrah, hooray, hurray
Hurrah is the most common form, but hooray is common as an interjection.
Continual vs. Continuous – Usage, Difference & Examples
Continuous = happening ceaselessly. Continual = happening regularly or recurring intermittently.
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Entitled vs. titled
Both mean called or named. Titled is newer in this use, but it’s now the more common form, with entitled reserved for its senses having to do with people’s rights and claims to things.
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The Bronx
As a noun, it takes the definite article (which is uncapitalized). As an adjective, it goes without the article.
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Demur vs. demure
Demur = (1) to object, or (2) to hesitate because of doubt. Demure = (1) modest and reserved, or (2) affectedly shy.
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Tsk Tsk or Tisk Tisk – Meaning & Examples
1. shame on you; 2. an expression of disappointment or condemnation; 3. to express disappointment or to condemn.
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Exalt vs. exult
To exalt is to raise in rank, to glorify, or to increase the effect or intensity of. To exult is to rejoice greatly or to be jubilant or triumphant.