Vain, vein, and vane
Vain: 1. excessively pleased with oneself; 2. not yielding a desired outcome; 3. pointless. Vein: a blood-carrying membranous tube in animals. Vane: short for weathervane.
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Through vs. Thru – Difference, Usage & Examples
The longer form is still preferred by a large margin.
Amok vs. amuck
Amuck fell out of favor in the middle 20th century. Amok is now the preferred spelling.
