What Is A Mnemonic?

What Is A Mnemonic

Mnemonic (nih-MON-ik).  It’s a funny word. Silent M? When does that happen? Never. Well, almost never, except in this word — and related words. So what is a mnemonic? A mnemonic, or mnemonic device, is a memory aid — something simple that helps you remember something more complex. And what about that silent M anyway? … Read more

Who’s vs Whose – What’s The Difference?

If you’re mixing up who’s and whose, you’re not alone. They sound the same, and they look pretty similar, too. But they’re not the same.  Who’s is a contraction that means “who is,” and whose is a possessive that shows ownership. Still unclear? This little guide is here to help. Who’s and whose are easy … Read more

Role vs Roll – What’s The Difference?

Role and roll are homophones, meaning they sound the same — but they have different meanings.  Here’s how to tell them apart: Role is always a noun and refers to a part that someone (or something) plays, like a character in a movie or someone’s position in work or society.  Roll can be a verb … Read more

Got vs Have – What’s The Difference?

If “got vs have” has you all confused, don’t worry.  We have all the answers you’re looking for if you want to make sure you get it right and have all the knowledge you need to write clearly, concisely, and in a grammatically correct way.  Let’s take a closer look at “got,” “have,” and “have … Read more

Peak vs Peek – What’s The Difference?

Are you an editor or responsible for editing, but find that you have too much to edit for the time you have? EditorNinja can help. Let’s chat about your challenges and show you how EditorNinja can make your life easier by outsourcing some of your editing to us. Peak and peek appear and sound so … Read more

Flammable vs Inflammable – What’s The Difference?

Flammable and inflammable cause a lot of confusion. How do we know when to use which? Fortunately, I have an easy way to remember the difference. Are you ready? There isn’t one.  Flammable, Inflammable; Tomato, Tomahto That’s right, flammable and inflammable mean the same thing: capable of being set on fire.  But they look like … Read more

Unsatisfied vs Dissatisfied – What’s The Difference?

Unsatisfied and dissatisfied have similar but slightly different meanings, partially owing to the different meanings of their root word, satisfy. Here’s what you need to know. What Is The Difference between Unsatisfied and Dissatisfied? Do you ever find yourself asking “Wait, is it unsatisfied or dissatisfied?” If so, this post will help you. To satisfy … Read more

Aisle vs Isle – What’s The Difference?

Aisle and isle are pronounced the same and spelled almost the same (with that bizarre, silent S), but their meanings are quite different.  An aisle is a walkway or passage — often between seating, as in a church, train, or theater, or between shelving, as in a library or grocery store. An isle is an … Read more

Lied, Laid, or Layed — What’s the Difference?

Writers frequently confuse lied and laid, two similar words with different meanings. Then throw in layed and fuggedaboutit. In a nutshell:  Don’t be hard on yourself if you thought layed was a word — it’s a common misspelling of laid. Just to throw a wrench in things even further, I’m going to add that the … Read more

Were vs We’re – What’s The Difference?

Were vs We're

Writers often confuse were and we’re. They’re spelled almost the same—except for one little apostrophe—but they mean different things. Here’s a handy guide. Steal Our SEO Checklist Get instant access with your email Subscribe By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. We may send you occasional newsletters and promotional … Read more

Wander Vs. Wonder — What’s the Difference?

With only one letter of difference, wander and wonder look nearly the same and sound similar, too. On top of that, they’re both used as verbs — action words.* With all those similarities, writers easily confuse the two, but each word has its own meaning. *Sometimes, wonder is used as a noun — more on … Read more

Who Vs Whom — Differences and When To Use Each

The difference between “who” and “whom” stumps a lot of people—experienced writers and grammatical newbs alike. “Who vs. whom” is one of the most commonly Googled usage questions, with almost fifty thousand searches a month! Does the Difference between Who and Whom Matter? Perhaps because of this uncertainty, most of us don’t even bother with … Read more

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