misused words

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I just have to rant a little

Kowgirl @Kowgirl (3489) • United States 20 Jun 09

Why is it people never take the time to read what they post on their blogs? Then and than are different words and each has a different meaning. Whether and weather are definitely different. Sometimes I am embarrassed for...

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It's There not Their!

terri0824 @terri0824 (5203) • United States 15 Jan 08

My oldest daughter undoubtedly will misuse this word every time. Last week when she used it in an instant message, I told her that she was using the wrong word. She said everyone spells it that way! I said, I don't. And I don't...

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What is the most over-used word...

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 24 Aug 07

I'm finding the more that I watch the news or read, the more irritated I am with words that are being over-used. Hero is one that ruffles my feathers lately. What do you think is the most over-used word in the English language...

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