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Confusing words
SupposablyorSupposedly

“Supposedly” is the correct word. It means “as believed or claimed.” “Supposably” is rare and usually…

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SVP’dorRSVPed

Both “RSVP’d” and “RSVPed” are correct past forms of RSVP. “RSVP’d” uses an apostrophe and is…

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DescendentorDescendant

“Descendant” is the correct spelling for a person related to an ancestor. “Descendent” is rare and…

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BarroworBorrow

Feature Snippet Answer: “Borrow” means to take something with the intent to return it, while “barrow”…

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SeemorSeam

“Seem” means to appear or give an impression, while “seam” is a line where two things…

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PrayorPrey

“Pray” means to speak to God or make a request in faith, while “prey” refers to…

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UnexcusableorInexcusable

“Inexcusable” is the correct and standard spelling. It means something cannot be justified or forgiven. “Unexcusable”…

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ResponseorRespond

Short answer: “Respond” is a verb (action), and “response” is a noun (thing). Many people search…

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FrancisorFrances

Have you ever seen the names “Francis” and “Frances” and wondered which one is right? You…

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