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Get Your Hands off My Tutu!
Posted by Editormum on Friday, 24 June 2005 in Usage and Diction | ∞
Apparently there is some confusion about which form of the word pronounced /tu/ to use in a given situation. To is a preposition meaning “toward” or “directed at.” As in: I went to the store. Give the book to John. Too is an adverb meaning “excessive” or “also.” As in: That pepper was too hot […]
Be Discreet! or Discrete? Which Is It?
Posted by Editormum on Thursday, 16 June 2005 in Uncategorized | ∞
These two words are very frequently confused. I suppose that it’s due to the fact that their pronunciation is the same and that only two letters change position in the spelling. Discreet is an adjective meaning “unobtrusive” or “in a confidential manner.” Example: Please be discreet when you tell everyone about the surprise party — […]