Have you ever confused ‘than’ with ‘then?’ If your answer is affirmative, please read on. In fact, ‘than’ is used to make comparisons. For example: “The pen is mightier than the sword.” On the other hand, ‘then’ means ‘at that time’ or ‘next.’ For example: “Jack had breakfast, and then he left for work.” […]
Month: July 2021
Stationary or Stationery? Commonly Confused Words
Some words are often confused. Let’s clarify their meanings. Today’s pair is stationary and stationery. Stationary with an ‘a’ is an adjective that means not moving. For example, a parked car is motionless or stationary. On the other hand, stationery with an ‘e’ is a non-countable noun that is a name for office and writing […]
