12 Common Words You're Probably Using Wrong [Infographic]

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Some words and phrases sound like they should be interchangeable, or are so similar it's hard to tell the difference between. But in the complicated world of English grammar, even these subtle differences can change the entire meaning of a word. Here are 12 common words you need to be careful about mixing up.

Do you know the difference between criteria and criterium? Is there any point to differentiating between anymore and any more? Brush up on your grammar with this handy infographic from Grammar Check.

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Wrong Guest

Oct 9, 2018, 3:01pm
Your use of “wrong” is wrong. It should be “using *incorrectly”.

Wrong is an adjective, not an adverb. You can’t use it to describe the verb (“using”).
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magani @magani

Oct 9, 2018, 3:14pm
Seeing it's a grammar check, might the headline not read, "12 Common Words You're Probably Using WrongLY"?
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- Damien the Unregistered Guest
  
  Oct 9, 2018, 4:16pm
  I agree with you in spirit. There's something called a Flat Adverb though - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat_adverb .
  
  That said, seeing "yer doin' it wrong" sets my teeth on edge.
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WhitePointer @whitepointer

Oct 9, 2018, 3:44pm
Since it's mentioned, can I add to please stop saying "vice-a versa"? The phrase is "vice versa". There's no 'a' on the end of the 'vice' part.
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