Monthly Archives: September 2018

Word Crimes – Weird Al

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hang (hung) vs hang (hanged)

The murders were hanged (by their necks).
I hung out with my friends on the weekend.

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Autumn and Fall

Why does 1 season (autumn/fall) get 2 names?

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farther vs further

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Let’s talk further at another time.
Busan is farther than Yeosu.

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lie vs lay

I lie (down) on the bed. (intransitive)
I lay my shirt on the bed. (transitive)

lay vs lie

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a lot vs allot

The word ‘alot‘ does not exist. Unless you’re talking about a (parking) lot.

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breath vs breathe

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September 5, 2018 · 4:54 pm