Loath, Loathe – English editing.
Loath and loathe are often confused in writing. Loath is an adjective meaning ‘reluctant or unwilling’, as in I was…
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Literally – English editing.
In one of its meanings, literally is used to show that a metaphor or idiom is to be interpreted in…
(-Like) – English editing.
When writing words ending in -like which are well established, such as childlike, businesslike, dreamlike, and ladylike, it is correct…
Lightning – English editing.
The form lightning developed as a contracted form of lightening (the old spelling light’ning shows this process), but the two…
Light – English editing.
This is one of a small group of verbs which have alternative forms for the past tense and past participle.…
Licence, License – English editing.
It is easy to get confused about when to write licence and when license. Which spelling you choose depends on…
Libel – English editing.
Libel refers to a written untrue statement that is damaging to someone’s reputation, while slander refers to the spoken expression…
Lest – English editing.
Lest remains one of the very few words in English with which (in good style) the subjunctive is used, as…