LC Plaunt, MEd
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I’m a former language teacher, now a copyeditor and writer. I am writing two books about words people mix up, either because they are similar in sound or spelling, or because they are terms that could be one word or two. I will share an example on Mondays.
December 15, 2025 at 1:49 PM
plumb: (adjective) to be perfectly vertical; to be perpendicular to the base; (noun) commonly referred to as a plumb bob; a weight (traditionally lead) on a piece of string; (verb) to measure the depth of a body of water; to test or adjust the verticality of a structure;
December 15, 2025 at 1:49 PM
plumb: (adjective) to be perfectly vertical; to be perpendicular to the base; (noun) commonly referred to as a plumb bob; a weight (traditionally lead) on a piece of string; (verb) to measure the depth of a body of water; to test or adjust the verticality of a structure;
medal: (noun) an award, often made of metal, that can be attached to clothing with a pin or hung about the neck with a ribbon; an award commonly given for athletic accomplishment or military honour; (verb) to win a medal
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November 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
medal: (noun) an award, often made of metal, that can be attached to clothing with a pin or hung about the neck with a ribbon; an award commonly given for athletic accomplishment or military honour; (verb) to win a medal
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laps: (noun, plural of lap) the horizontal area created by thighs when you sit down; the circuit of a track; movement around a track (verb to lap) to move more quickly around a track than someone else so that you are a lap or more ahead of them
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November 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
laps: (noun, plural of lap) the horizontal area created by thighs when you sit down; the circuit of a track; movement around a track (verb to lap) to move more quickly around a track than someone else so that you are a lap or more ahead of them
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reign: (noun) the period in which someone holds power; (verb) to rule as king, queen, or other authority figure
NOT part of the expression "to have free rein."
rain: (noun) condensed atmospheric moisture; (verb) to precipitate said moisture
NOT part of the expression "to have free rein."
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NOT part of the expression "to have free rein."
rain: (noun) condensed atmospheric moisture; (verb) to precipitate said moisture
NOT part of the expression "to have free rein."
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November 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
reign: (noun) the period in which someone holds power; (verb) to rule as king, queen, or other authority figure
NOT part of the expression "to have free rein."
rain: (noun) condensed atmospheric moisture; (verb) to precipitate said moisture
NOT part of the expression "to have free rein."
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NOT part of the expression "to have free rein."
rain: (noun) condensed atmospheric moisture; (verb) to precipitate said moisture
NOT part of the expression "to have free rein."
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check: (both BE and AE) (noun) a test or examination for quality or accuracy; a stop to progress; control or restraint; a chess move; (verb) to test or examine for quality or accuracy; to verify; to stop or slow progress; to mark an item or a form ✔️
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October 28, 2025 at 4:25 AM
check: (both BE and AE) (noun) a test or examination for quality or accuracy; a stop to progress; control or restraint; a chess move; (verb) to test or examine for quality or accuracy; to verify; to stop or slow progress; to mark an item or a form ✔️
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salary: (noun) compensation paid to an employee by an employer for work done; wages for a job that are paid at a fixed rate and a fixed time, often monthly; pay that is not based on an hourly wage
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October 20, 2025 at 12:13 PM
salary: (noun) compensation paid to an employee by an employer for work done; wages for a job that are paid at a fixed rate and a fixed time, often monthly; pay that is not based on an hourly wage
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tow: (verb) pull, drag or haul something (often a vehicle) behind you; (noun) the act of towing; rope or line used to tow
NOT part of the expression "to toe the line."
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NOT part of the expression "to toe the line."
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October 6, 2025 at 1:54 PM
tow: (verb) pull, drag or haul something (often a vehicle) behind you; (noun) the act of towing; rope or line used to tow
NOT part of the expression "to toe the line."
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NOT part of the expression "to toe the line."
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brought: (past tense, past participle of the verb to bring) took something to a place; led someone to a place; caused a condition; initiated an action
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September 22, 2025 at 12:51 PM
brought: (past tense, past participle of the verb to bring) took something to a place; led someone to a place; caused a condition; initiated an action
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wrap: (noun) wrapping paper; an outer garment; sandwich filling rolled in a tortilla; the end of a filming or recording session
NOT used in the expression "to get a bad rap."
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NOT used in the expression "to get a bad rap."
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September 8, 2025 at 11:16 AM
wrap: (noun) wrapping paper; an outer garment; sandwich filling rolled in a tortilla; the end of a filming or recording session
NOT used in the expression "to get a bad rap."
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NOT used in the expression "to get a bad rap."
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