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Our handy guide explains the main ways in which British and American spelling are different.

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Is it one word or two?

Thank you or thankyou? Alot or a lot? There are a few common terms that you might wonder: one word, two words, or either? We have the answers.

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Minuscule or miniscule?

The adjective 'minuscule' is a good example of a word whose spelling is changing. We tell you how.

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Old and new forms

Moot point or mute point? Strait-laced or straight-laced? Using the English Corpus we analyse the frequency of new vs old spellings, and see which are changing.

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Where Does The Phrase "Currying Favour" Come From?

The common phrase ‘currying favour’ sounds odd; it’s even odder when you know horses are involved.

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