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Adaption vs. Adaptation – What’s the Difference?
Adaptation is the preferred form, but the less common adaption is old and is not considered incorrect. They share all their definitions.
Populace vs. populous
Populace (n): the population or the general public. Populous (adj): having many people.
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Learned vs. learnt
Learned is more common everywhere, especially in the U.S. Learnt is especially common in British English.
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What are Prepositions? Definition & Examples (with Worksheet)
Do you live in, on, or at a house? Are you heading toward or far from the tree? These words that show the relationship between ideas are called prepositions. Keep reading as I go over a preposition’s simple definition, types, and how to identify one. You’ll also learn its correct …
Century or Centuries – Usage and Meaning
When you’re discussing things like history, the words “centuries” and “century” play a really important role. It’s essential to understand their meaning and know when to use each one, too. Even though they’re different forms of the same word, you can’t use them interchangeably because, in a way, it’s a …
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Through vs. Thru – Difference, Usage & Examples
The longer form is still preferred by a large margin.