Should have is the correct phrase. They should have come downstairs earlier.
Category: Confusing Words
Difference between Sherbet, Sherbert and Sorbet
Use sherbet (with one r) not sherbert when referring to the milk-based confection. Sorbet is a fancy fruit-based iced dessert.
Difference between Shear and Sheer
Shear means to cut or clip. He knows how to shear a sheep correctly. Sheer means fine, transparent, or complete. The sheer drapes failed to block any of the light. It was just sheer luck they won the game.
Difference between Shall and Will
Today in everyday American business writing and speaking, the wills out number the shalls. Few people distinguish between them anymore. But if you are a traditionalist, here are the rules for handling shall and will: Shall is used for the first-person future tense. We shall enjoy working for the new town supervisor. Will is used for the […]
Difference between Sewage and Sewerage
Sewage is the waste that goes through the sewerage. Although sewage lines is okay, sewerage lines is considered redundant.
Difference between Serve and Service
Generally, people are served and things are serviced. She was elected to congress to serve the people’s interest. He gained car owner confidence by delivering quality service.
Difference between Sensual and Sensuous
Sensual means physically gratifying to the body or its senses. She delighted in the sensual warmth of the Hawaiian Islands. Sensuous means appealing to the senses. Her music is not only warm and sensuous, but relaxing as well.
Difference between Seeing as and Seeing that
Avoid these phrases in writing. Use because instead. Because (not seeing as or seeing that) our car broke down, we missed our starting time.
Difference between Sectarian and Secular
Sectarian refers to sects or to religious groups. His message was a sectarian appeal to help others get funding. Secular means not connected to a religion. Although identified as a secular charity, it will get some donations from the church.
Difference between Seasonable and Seasonal
Seasonable means appropriate for the season or occasion. The sleet is unexpected but seasonable for this time of year. Seasonal refers to a particular season. Her seasonal work includes giving golf lessons in Miami.
Difference between Scull and Skull
Scull is an oar used by a rower. Dan and Ben are propelling their new canoe with heavy sculls. Skull is the bone that protects the brain and face. You can get a slight skull fracture and sometimes not realize it.
Difference between Schilling and Shilling
Schilling is Austrian currency and shilling is British currency.