Posts by Elizberth

Annual is the correct spelling in standard English. Anual is not the standard English spelling of the word meaning “happening once every year” or “relating to a period of one…

Here is and here are are both correct English expressions. The choice depends mainly on the noun or noun phrase that follows. Use here is with a singular noun or…

“Did you have?” is correct. “Did you had?” is incorrect in standard English. When did is used as the auxiliary verb in a past-tense question, the main verb stays in…

Breath is a noun that refers to the air you take in or let out, or to one act of breathing. Breathe is a verb that describes the action of…

Requester and requestor both refer to a person or organization that makes a request. The main difference is not meaning but spelling and usage. Requester is the more familiar general-English…

Hustle is the standard English spelling. It can mean to move quickly, work with energy, make determined efforts, or, depending on context, persuade or obtain money in an aggressive or…

“Hoodie” and “hoody” are both correct spellings when they mean a sweatshirt, jacket, or similar casual top with a hood. The main difference is usage, not meaning. Hoodie is the…

Incomplete is the standard and natural word in modern English when something is not finished, not whole, or has missing parts. Uncomplete has existed in English and can be found…

Both nosy and nosey are correct spellings of the adjective meaning overly curious about other people's private affairs. Nosy is the more common and generally preferred spelling, especially in American…

Seal is the correct spelling for almost every normal modern-English use, including closing a package, securing a container, referring to a marine animal, or describing an official mark. Seel is…