All English verbs (except to be) have five forms: base, past tense, past participle, present participle, and third-person singular. The way these forms| LanguageTool
One word can make all the difference in a sentence. For example, saying “I feel sympathy for you” and “I feel empathy for you” convey two different| LanguageTool
The phrase in conclusion is often overused. There are many other phrases that can be used in place of in conclusion when writing an essay, report, or any| LanguageTool
Did you know that envy and jealousy actually have two distinct meanings? Envy is “the painful feeling of wanting what someone else has, like attributes or| LanguageTool
Elicit and illicit are homophones, meaning they are pronounced the same but have different definitions. We’ll teach you what these words mean and how to| LanguageTool
Successful online dating is more than uploading nice pictures and having an intriguing bio. Proper grammar and correct spelling also play a major role.| LanguageTool
Rules for writing numbers depend on the writer and the style guide. Some writers avoid using digits for 0–10 and then use them for anything higher. Others| LanguageTool
One of the first things we’re taught as young students learning to write in English is not to start a sentence with a conjunction. But if you open up any| LanguageTool
A common error is to misspell a lot (the two-word expression that means "many") as alot or allot. The following tips and examples will help you avoid this| LanguageTool
The terms despite and in spite of both mean “even though,” “notwithstanding,” and “regardless of.” The two terms can be used interchangeably because| LanguageTool
You shouldn’t use both and as well as together in a sentence. We’ll tell you which word you should use instead. She is both generous as well as kind. She| LanguageTool
Despite vs In Spite Of | Difference & Examples| LanguageTool
Phrasal verbs often appear in informal language. But should I really avoid using them in my writing, or are some appropriate? Correct Use Try not to use| LanguageTool
Fish and fishes are both acceptable plural forms of fish. However, fishes tends to be used in specialized and scientific contexts. What Is the Plural of| LanguageTool
Gina holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, as well as a certificate in professional and public writing from Florida International University. When she’s not writing, she spends her time reading or playing with her dog, Mango.| LanguageTool
Fewer and less are often used incorrectly. There’s a popular rule that teaches fewer is for countable nouns and less is for uncountable nouns. But this| LanguageTool
A good writer knows when to use formal or informal language in their writing. We’ll go over the difference between the two and provide examples. Quick| LanguageTool
Wordy phrases like “adequate enough” and “in order to” make your sentences too long. Here are wordiness examples and how to replace them.| Blog
A writing assistant can be even more helpful with a free browser add-on. What is the process for installing our add-on for Chrome or Safari?| Blog
Nouns are a part of speech that indicate people, places, things, or ideas. They can be abstract or concrete, in plural or singular forms.| Blog
Countable and uncountable nouns have a few differences. One of them is obvious; the others aren’t. Read on to learn more.| Blog
“Adverbs” modify other words in a sentence by answering the questions “when?”, “where?”, “how?”, or “how much?”| Blog
Rags to riches is an idiom describing someone’s change in fortunes from poverty to wealth. It is rarely used in a completely literal sense for someone who| LanguageTool
In December 2024 we made some important updates regarding our service terms, privacy policy and how your personal data is handled at LanguageTool. Here’s| LanguageTool
Fortune favors the bold is an idiom that suggests that taking risks will pay off. It comes from a Latin phrase audentes fortuna iuvat that dates back| LanguageTool
When it comes to effective writing, sentence length matters. This blog will teach you how long a sentence should be.| Blog
A LanguageTool Team Account brings many benefits including the Style Guide, Team Dictionary, and more!| Blog
LanguageTool’s Style Guide ensures that your team’s communication clearly and consistently represents your business’ brand, style, and tone.| Blog
What makes LanguageTool’s spelling and grammar checker stand out from the rest of the crowd? A lot.| Blog
How can a free paraphrasing tool elevate your writing to the next level? We’ll go over rewriting sentences with LanguageTool’s paraphraser.| Blog
LanguageTool’s new Mac app works in several Apple-based programs and Microsoft Word. We explain installation, usage, and advantages of the new version for macOS.| Blog
What makes LanguageTool Premium so valuable? We’ll go over all the benefits of a Premium account.| Blog
“That” can function as a determiner, demonstrative and relative pronoun, adverb, and conjunction.| Blog
In active voice sentences, the subject performs the verb. In passive voice sentences, the subject receives the action of the verb.| Blog
“The” can function as a definite article, which is a type of determiner, or as an adverb.| Blog
“Hardworking” is an adjective commonly used in resumes. Other synonyms you can use instead include “diligent,” “driven,” and “tenacious.”| Blog
“Going forward” is a common phrase used in business emails, but there are many synonyms you can use instead, such as “in the future.”| Blog
“Sounds good” is a phrase commonly used both in the workplace and in casual settings. If you want to expand your vocabulary, we’ve got you covered with eleven professional and casual synonyms you can use instead.| Blog
Have you ever wondered if “at your earliest convenience” means “as soon as possible” or “whenever you have the time”? You’re not alone. We’ll teach you how to use this expression, provide clearer alternatives, and also explain why you should avoid another similar phrase: “at my convenience.”| Blog
Whether you’re writing a story and want to perfect the characters within it or simply wish to expand your vocabulary, this blog post helps with both as it explores the meanings of “protagonist” and “antagonist” and provides examples of each.| Blog
Matters of good versus evil and right versus wrong can weigh heavily on one. But have you ever wondered if these concepts revolve around “ethics” or “morals?” Surprisingly, these terms aren’t always interchangeable. This post will delve into the difference between “ethics” and “morals.”| Blog
When it comes to the term “irregardless,” you’re either a staunch opponent or a fierce supporter. But is it a word? That’s what we’re here to uncover. This post will delve into what one major English dictionary says about this controversial term.| Blog