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They look alike, but have different meanings – Part 2

Uncomparable VS incomparable Saying that two things are uncomparable mean they cannot be compared, whereas talking about something incomparable means that it is matchless, so great that any comparison...

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What is the difference between a photo and a picture?

To most people, the words photo and picture are interchangeable. But are they? A photo or, a photograph can only be used when it has been produced by using a camera. It is a very restricted term, so...

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What is the difference between a dialect and an accent?

A dialect is a particular way of talking that is intrinsic to a town or a part of a country and it involves the use of distinctive patterns, grammar and vocabulary. A person’s use of particular words...

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The Untranslatables

The "Untranslatables" There are many words in the English language that were borrowed from other languages such as Latin, French, German, Spanish and so on. They are called loanwords and exhibit little...

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Spelled v. Spelt — What’s the difference?

Spelled v Spelt English language tenses are relatively straightforward compared to other European languages. Although some verbs are regular, there are many irregular ones. Take for instance, the...

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Black Friday, Explained

What is Black Friday? Just what is Black Friday? To understand it, we need to look at the American national holiday of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving takes place on the fourth Thursday of November and...

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