Heritage, American, the, of, Editors Dictionaries

100 Words Almost Everyone Confuses and Misuses

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ISBN 13:
9780544791190
author:
Heritage, American, the, of, Editors Dictionaries
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
128
Dimensions:
11.4 x 0.9 x 20.3 cm
Genre:
Reference, Language, Slang & Jargon, Heritage, American, the, of, Editors Dictionaries,100 Words Almost Everyone Confuses and Misuses,Houghton Mifflin Harcourt,0544791193,Usage & Writing Guides,Dictionaries,English language - Homonyms,English languag
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Get clear guidance on using 100 words that are commonly misused in English. This concise reference book provides authoritative explanations and usage notes for words like affect/effect, blatant/flagrant, and disinterested/uninterested.

The edition has been updated to reflect language trends since its initial publication in 2004, tackling troublesome pairs, sound-alikes, and problematic words like peruse and presently. With this book, writers and speakers can ensure they're using the correct words to convey their intended meaning.

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