Avoid these phrases because they mix a plural word (these or those) with a singular word (kind). Instead, use this kind and that kind, or these kinds and those kinds. Note that this agreement problem can also occur with the phrases these sort and these type.
Difference between Therefor and Therefore
Therefor, a rare word, means for this or for that. John will explain what we must do first and the causes therefor. Therefore means hence or consequently. We therefore hold that the two-week notice is too short.
Difference between Theirself, Theirselves and Themself
No such words exist. Substitute herself or himself for theirself and themselves for theirselves and themself.
Difference between Their, There and They’re
Their is the possessive of the pronoun they. There is an adverb or a pronoun referring to a place. They’re is the contraction of they are. They’re doing all their science homework over there tonight.
Difference between Thaw and Unthaw
Thaw is the correct word. The un is unnecessary.
Difference between That and Which
That is used when the word introduces a clause essential (or restrictive) to the meaning of the sentence. That helps identify the information and is not set off by commas. This is the Chevy that has a new engine. Here is the rule that applies in both cases. Which is used when the word introduces a […]
Difference between That there, Them there, These here and This here
Avoid these phrases. Just use that, those, these, or this.
Difference between Tepid and Vapid
Tepid means lukewarm or unenthusiastic. They used tepid water for the baby’s bath. The crowd greeted the band with a tepid reception. Vapid means lacking animation, boring, or dull. In the interview, he came across as vapid and artificial.
Difference between Tenderhooks and Tenterhooks
Tenterhooks, meaning to be as tense as a tenter (a person who stretches canvass), is the correct word.
Difference between Tenant and Tenet
Tenant refers to one who holds the right (or lease) to occupy a place. The previous tenant of this apartment lived here for 12 years. Tenet refers to a rule, belief, or part of a body of doctrine. Avoiding pork altogether is a tenet of some faiths.
Difference between Temerity and Timidity
Temerity means daring or recklessness. Nick had the temerity to ask the film star for another autograph. Timidity means fearfulness or hesitancy. Timidity and shyness are common to many young children.
Difference between Taunt, Taut and Tout
Taunt means to jeer, mock, scoff, or tease someone. Ed confronted the person who taunted him during his speech. Taut means tightly stretched or tense. For safety reasons, the rope is kept taut for the rock climbers. Tout means to promote. Bill has been touted as a possible mayoral candidate.