Word Confusion: In Actual Fact
In actual fact, there are a number of grammar rules that aren’t really rules at all. Explore actual and fact for yourself in this Word Confusion from KD Did It.
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Linguistics: Capitonym
A capitonym is a subgroup under homograph, both of which come under the homonym umbrella. A capitonym appears to be the same word BUT one is capitalized and the other is not. In this Linguistics post from KD Did It.
Linguistics: Monosemy
A monosemic word is a subgroup under homograph, both of which come under the homonym umbrella. A monosemy is one word with ONLY one meaning and sounds the same, obviously!
Linguistics: Polysemy
A polysemic word is a subgroup under homograph, both of which come under the homonym umbrella. Polysemies are spelled the same and share the same root word and may or may not sound the same.
Word Confusion: Figuratively versus Literally
Figuratively speaking, self-editing writers may want to literally get their hands on a red pen and start editing away in this Word Confusion from KD Did It.
Word Confusion: Tenner versus Tenor
The tenor of this Word Confusion from KD Did It is all about the tenner.
Word Confusion: In Lieu Of versus In Light Of
In light of new information about eggs, you can safely go back to this breakfast treat, but in lieu of bacon and home fries, try salsa instead in this Word Confusion from KD Did It.
Word Confusion: Copy Right vs Copyright vs Copywriter
You can copy right, copyright, or be a copywriter doing some copywriting in this Word Confusion from KD Did It.
Linguistics: Heterograph
An extremely little-known bit of word play— the heterograph — that is more specific than the homophone in this Linguistics post from KD Did It.
Word Confusion: Made versus Maid
Made up by the maid or maid up by the made? You decide in this Word Confusion from KD Did It.