Tag: frequently mixed up words
Loath/Loathe
Scribendi.com’s editors explain the difference between loath and loathe.
Marital/Martial
Scribendi.com’s editors explain the difference between marital and martial.
May vs. Might: One Guide to Rule Them All
Knowing when to use may vs. might can be harder than trying to destroy the One Ring. These examples in the writing of Tolkien will help you use them correctly.
Metre/Meter
Scribendi.com's editors explain the difference between meter and metre.
Militate/Mitigate
Scribendi.com's editors explain the difference between militate and mitigate.
Official/Officious
Scribendi.com’s editors explain the difference between official and officious.
Palate/Palette
Scribendi.com’s editors explain the difference between palate and palette.
Pedal/Peddle
Scribendi.com’s editors explain the difference between pedal and peddle.
