Confusing Words

Pause vs Paws

Pause A pause is a cessation of action or speaking, with the implication that the action or … [Read more...] about Pause vs Paws

In general, these two words are very similar in meaning. They are often interchanged in popular … [Read more...] about Correct Use of Out vs. Outside

Patience involves waiting. Patients are found in the hospital. Patience (noun) Patience is … [Read more...] about Patience vs. Patients

Right, not left Write on paper Rite as ritual Right (noun) (See Note1 below for … [Read more...] about Right vs. Write vs. Rite

Awake Both words are verbs, referring to the process of moving from being asleep to being alert. … [Read more...] about Awake vs. Wake

We struggle with these two because “well” can be both an adjective and an adverb. “Well” (adjective) … [Read more...] about Good vs. Well

Since (with an “i” in the second place) relates to “time” (with an “i” in the second place)a … [Read more...] about Since vs. Sense vs. Cents