Jin Ah Jung

Writer at heart, Jin Ah, a Washu Grad in Anthropology/writing, loves storytelling and languages. Recently, she found a new joy in narrative data and is further exploring this interdisciplinary field.

Among vs. Amongst

Among and amongst both refer to being in the midst of a group . However, "among" is more common in American English, while "amongst" is more commonly used in British English.

Per Say or Per Se

Per se is used to emphasize that something is considered in and of itself, while per say is the incorrect usage of this term.

Sometime vs. Some time

Sometime is an adverb that refers to an unspecified point in time in the future or past. Some time, as a phrase, typically refers to a period of time that is not precisely defined.

Due to or Do to

Due to is a prepositional phrase that is used to indicate the cause or reason for something. Do to is an incorrect English phrase.

Everytime or Every time

Everytime or Every time both refer to each occurrence or instance of an event or action, but "every time" is the standard form in written and formal communication.

Flush out or Flesh out

Flesh out is about adding substance or details to something, while flush out is about revealing or forcing something out into the open.

Drier or Dryer

Drier is an adjective used to describe something with less moisture, while dryer is a noun referring to a machine or device used to remove moisture from items.

Used or Use to

Used to is the correct form when discussing past habits or situations that have changed, while use to without the "d" is incorrect in standard English usage.

Theatre vs. Theater

Theater (American English) and Theatre (British English) means performing art form that involves live presentations of stories and performances by actors.