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.

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Thru vs. Through

Thru is the informal or colloquial variation of through, which usually means the passing of one point to another.
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Comma Before or After But

When a comma precedes "but," "but" is connecting two independent clauses. When a comma appears after "but," it typically indicates the use of an introductory element or a parenthetical phrase.
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Learnt vs Learned

Both words are used to convey the past tense and past participle of the verb learn. The choice between these two spellings often depends on regional differences in English usage.
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Objective vs. Subjective

Objective refers to information or perspectives that are based on verifiable facts. In contrast, subjective involves personal viewpoints, emotions, and interpretations.
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Is Noon AM or PM?

Noon is seen as midday or twelfth hour after midnight; it is expressed as 12pm. It can be neither AM nor PM because noon cannot be "after" or "before" itself.
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I.e. vs E.g.

I.e. and e.g. are both Latin abbreviations used in written English to clarify or provide examples in a sentence.
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Race vs. Ethnicity

Race and ethnicity are often used to describe and categorize groups of people based on shared characteristics and identities.
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Ms. vs. Mrs.

"Ms." and "Mrs." are two common titles used to address women, but they have distinct meanings and are used in different contexts.
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Bearing With Me vs. Baring With Me

Bearing with me is used in a plea for patience and understanding, while baring with me is used to ask some to expose themselves alongside the speaker.