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Frequently misused words: literally
literally: in a literal sense or manner; actually —Merriam-Webster Etymology Literally comes from the word literal. People began using it in the 1530s to mean in a literal sense.[i] Usage controversy What is happening to literally is a lot … Continue reading
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Frequently misused words: unique
unique: being the only one —Merriam-Webster Imagine this situation: A lady selling her wares on a TV shopping channel tells you that she has a deal you can’t resist. It’s for a unique, one-of-a-kind porcelain Lady Diana doll. There are … Continue reading
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Tagged confusing words, copy editing, fancy chicken, semantic bleaching, semantics, unique, vocabulary, word usage
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