Words & Vocabulary

Our semantics resource gives you insights into the meaning of words and tips and tricks to make your words shine.

Learning about semantics can enhance your understanding of the English language and give insight into how words convey meaning.

Our semantics articles explain the differences between similar words that some people might find confusing, like our guide Novella vs. Novel: What’s the Difference?

We’ve got plenty of guides on the meaning of words like “What does exasperated mean?” and our soliloquy definition. We also have round-ups of different types of words to use in your writing that can be helpful for descriptive pieces and poetry, like our list of magical words.

Lets vs lets – two forms of the same verb

Lets vs Let’s: What’s the Difference?

If you get hung up on the difference between lets vs let’s, this guide will help you keep these two commonly confused and misused words straight.  Because they are homophones, lets vs let’s can be confusing parts of the English language. Yet strong writers must know how to use the right word in the right situation. These commonly confused words have a pretty clear

Lets vs Let’s: What’s the Difference? Read More »

Foreword vs forward

Foreword or Forward: Remember the Difference Easily

Foreword or forward is confusing because the words sound the same, but they are different parts of speech with different meanings that you should know. The words foreword and forward are commonly confused in English writing. Though the words look and sound the same, they are different parts of speech with different meanings.  If you can understand the differences, you

Foreword or Forward: Remember the Difference Easily Read More »