This blog series equips you to navigate choices with confidence and express yourself in English with ease and eloquence.
Decoding English Usage: "Smelled" or "Smelt"
Smelled is the past tense and past participle form of the verb smell; it is used in America and Britain. Smelt is an invariant of the word "smelled," and is primarily used in Britain. Additionally, it is a verb that relates to the process of extracting metal from its ore by heating it.
Prouder or More Proud: Decoding the Nuances of Comparative Adjectives
'Prouder' is the more correct and preferable choice when writing in English, but 'more proud' is both correct and widely accepted. Both imply a higher level of pride or a stronger sense of accomplishment in one's actions or achievements.