hrenglish There are many confusing words in the English language. But the pair that confuses people the most is “upon” and “on.” Both of these terms are prepositions, and people often fail to realize their distinctions. While both terms signify the same thing, people often mistake these two terms as synonyms. It is true that “on” … Read more
The four-letter words “then” and “than” have confused even confident English speakers repeatedly. They sound exactly the same, and even the spellings are almost similar. They are like identical twins. But there also exists a difference between Than and Then. “Than” and “then” are some of the many homophones that people often misuse. You might … Read more
Phrases like “there was” and “there were” are common examples of phrases that appear to be simple but have the probability of being complicated sometimes. But if you are well aware of the phrases “there is” and “there are” then it will not be much of a problem for you. While both of them are … Read more
There are many words in the English language that can sometimes seem confusing. It becomes hard to identify their difference and usage. One such example can be the words “onto” and “into“. The terms “onto” and “into” are used as prepositions. Prepositions are a part of speech that interlinks words in a sentence. These words … Read more
It may appear quite easy to distinguish between “there is” and “there are”. But it can be complex sometimes, and there can be a hurdle as to identifying which to apply. Let us understand how and where these phrases can be applied and used correctly. Difference between “there is” and “there are” In general, the … Read more
Sometimes it becomes difficult to differentiate between a few words in the English language. One example can be the words onto and unto. The confusing words Onto and Unto are usually used as prepositions. In English, there are types and parts of speech. Among which preposition is one of them. Prepositions function to link a … Read more
The words ‘amend’ and ‘emend’ have Latin origins, which is why their spelling and meaning are similar. So what is the difference between Amend and Emend? The key difference between amend and emend is that ‘emend’ refers to the change made in a written document to fix the error, whereas ‘amend’ refers to the change … Read more
The English language can sometimes be confusing. People often find it difficult to differentiate between some English words that almost sound and spell the same. While most people use such terms interchangeably, they cannot stand correct in all cases. Certain words cannot be replaced with others, such as “excess” and “access.” When we see the … Read more
People often use the terms ‘home’ and ‘house’ interchangeably. While they can mean the same thing, their meanings significantly differ in different contexts. There lies a big psychological difference between house and home. When you look at a building and identify it as your ‘house,’ you are just referring to the physical building, but when … Read more
In today’s generation, we are cautious about everything from head to toe, and we do not like to live in a state of misconceptions. But what most people still cannot identify is the difference between a housewife and a homemaker! Most people use these terms interchangeably, while some find the term housewife offensive and rude. … Read more