Here is a list of commonly misused words or word phrases. The definitions of these words or word phrases may come from Cambridge Dictionaries Online, MacMillan English Dictionary for Advanced Learners or Oxford Dictionaries Online.
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supercede, supersede
Which should you use, supercede or supersede ? The verb supersede means to replace something, especially something older or more old-fashioned....
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such as
The construction such as is used to introduce appositives. An appositive is a noun that defines another noun. Do not use any punctuation mark after...
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struggle in, struggle with
Which should you use, struggle in or struggle with ? To struggle with means to be strenuously engaged with a problem, task, or undertaking. Do not...
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strike a chord, strike a cord
Which should you use, strike a chord or strike a cord ? A chord is a group of three or more musical notes played at the same time. To strike a chord...
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straight, strict
Which should you use, straight or strict ? The adjective straight may mean clear, honest, serious, or not curving. The adjective strict may mean...
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straight, strait
Which should you use, straight or strait ? The adjective straight may mean without a bend or curve, honest and true, clear or not complicated, or in...
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stormed passed, stormed past
Which should you use, stormed passed or stormed past ? The verb storm means to move angrily or forcefully in a specified direction; stormed is the...
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storm, stormed
Which should you use, storm or stormed ? The noun storm means an extreme weather condition with very strong wind, heavy rain, and often thunder and...
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stimuli, stimuluses
Which should you use, stimuli or stimuluses ? The noun stimulus means something that causes growth or activity. The plural of stimulus is stimuli ,...
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stimulant, stimulus
Which should you use, stimulant or stimulus ? The noun stimulant means a substance, such as a drug, which makes the mind or body more active;...
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