At first glance, spicey and spicy may seem interchangeable. After all, the base word is spice, so it feels natural to keep the “e.” However,…

It’s a small spelling difference, but “shiney” and “shiny” are not both correct. Many people accidentally add an extra “e” because the base…

At first glance, summery and summary look almost identical. Just one letter changes but that letter completely changes the meaning. Many…

It’s a small spelling difference — just one extra letter — but “habbit” and “habit” do not mean the same thing. In fact, one of them isn’t…

When turning the word party into a noun for someone who enjoys parties, many people hesitate: is it partier or partyer? The confusion happens…

The difference between Thursdays and Thursday’s is small but powerful. One refers to multiple Thursdays, while the other shows possession.…

The difference between patients and patient’s may look small, but that tiny apostrophe completely changes the meaning. Many writers mix them…

The words women and woman look almost identical, but they have completely different meanings and pronunciations. This small spelling…

Few word pairs confuse writers as often as loose and lose. They look similar, sound somewhat alike, and are often mistyped but their meanings…

If you’ve ever typed “goodmorning” in a message and wondered whether it should be one word or two, you’re not alone. This is one of the most…