Sale vs Sell: What’s the Difference (and When to Use Each)
I still cringe thinking about this one Sale vs Sell. Back in college, I stood up to present a marketing…
Ladel vs. Ladle: Which spelling is correct?
The correct way to spell the tool for serving soup, stew or gravy is “ladle.” It’s a common mistake to…
Oversite vs Oversight: Which One Should You Use?
A few years ago, I sent a client report that included the line “please review for any oversite before we…
Catchup or Catch Up? The Correct Spelling for Each Meaning
Short answer: Use “catch up” (two words) when it’s a verb – an action, like “Let’s catch up soon.” Use…
Wean or Ween? Which Word Is Right?
Almost always, you should use “wean.” This word means to gradually reduce or eliminate dependence on something – you wean…
Tryed or Tried — Which Spelling Is Correct?
Tried is the correct spelling. Tryed is a common misspelling. When a verb ends in a consonant + y —…
Cutesy or Cutsie: Which Spelling Is Actually Correct?
Cutesy is the correct and standard spelling. “Cutsie” is a common misspelling with no dictionary support — it most likely…
Feen or Fein: Which Spelling Is Correct?
Neither “feen” nor “fein” is standard English. Both are informal spellings of fiend (or its slang verb form “fiending” /…
Lying or Lieing? The Correct Spelling Explained (With Examples)
Lying is the correct spelling. “Lieing” is a common misspelling and isn’t recognized in standard English. When a verb ends…
Flies or Flys — Which Spelling Is Correct?
Flies is the correct spelling. It’s the plural of the noun fly (the insect), and it’s also the verb form…