Should we keep the pineapple and pizza seperate from each other, or should we keep them separate from each other? What is the correct way to spell this tricky word? In this article, we’ll narrow down the correct spelling of separate and share a tip on how to spell separate, separated, and separation correctly every time. Is it seperate or separate? The word separate—with two a’s—is …
If you’re a movie buff, you have probably seen the words premier and premiere used quite a lot. But what do these two very similar words actually mean? In this article, we will break down the difference between premier and premiere, explain the context in which they are typically used, and give examples of how we use premier and premiere in sentences. The word premier …
The words quite and quiet look similar, but they are quite different when it comes to meaning and usage. In this article, we will define quite and quite, explain how they are used differently, and provide example sentences that show how we typically use them. The word quite is an adverb that means “completely,” “actually,” or “to a great degree.” Here are some examples of …
Nothing gets our blood pumping like using the dictionary and thesaurus to find cool new words. (Such excitement!) But we’ve got to keep those beats under control, as we’re about to share a medical term you may want to know. If you’re the kind of person who must keep a finger on the pulse of fancy medical jargon, then take a look below! In medicine, …
The words silicon and silicone are often confused with each other because they look so similar and both refer to materials that are commonly used to make a wide variety of things. In this article, we explain what silicon and silicone are, detail the differences between them, and give examples of products they are used to make. silicone vs. silicon Silicon is a nonmetallic element …
If you walk down the aisle of the supermarket past the peanut butter, you’ll find fruity jars of jelly, jam, marmalade, and preserves. Are all of these different names necessary? Do all of those jars have the same stuff in them, or is there actually a difference? In this article, we will help you out of jam by explaining the difference between jelly, jam, marmalade, …
Two important Muslim holidays stand out as some of the most important dates on the Islamic calendar: Eid al-Fitr in the spring and Eid al-Adha in the summer. They are separate festivals, and each commemorates a different pillar in the Five Pillars of Islam. However, both are commonly shortened to simply Eid, and the greeting Eid Mubarak (roughly meaning “Happy Eid” or “Blessed Eid”) can be used for both. …
Artificial intelligence, or AI, has been a hot topic of late, but what is it? And how does it work? In this article (which was written by a real person and not AI, just to be clear), we will go over some of the key terms connected to AI and related computer processes. We are going to break down the technical jargon to describe how …
Are you mid? Is based a compliment? Do you have opps? TikTok, like all social media, is a place where slang, acronyms, and spicy memes live their best (and worst) lives, popping up in videos, in comments, and as hashtags. Even if all you’re doing is browsing TikTok for the most highbrow of cat videos (sure you are), it’s nearly impossible to avoid terms like …
Misdemeanors and felonies are both crimes, but there are differences when it comes to what crimes they refer to and how severe the punishment will be if someone commits either of them. In this article, we’ll take a bite out of crime by examining what the words misdemeanor and felony mean, explaining the common differences between them and providing examples of crimes that are typically …
Is the element with atomic number 13 called aluminum or aluminium? Why does one element have two names? In this article, we’ll look at how two different names came to refer to the same element. Is it aluminium or aluminum? The metallic element with the atomic number 13 is used in a wide variety of everyday objects, such as in cans, kitchen utensils, and foil …
The phrase you’re welcome is very commonly used when being polite. But it’s a common point of confusion. When someone says “thank you” to us, why do we answer with “you’re welcome” and not “your welcome”? In this article, we’ll break down the difference between you’re welcome and your welcome and explain why you’re welcome is used as the polite response to the phrase thank …
