Most Misused Words in the English Language

[kapeh12]

The one that became my pet peeve after someone pointed it out to me is the use of the word "regardless" vs "irregardless".  There is no such term as "irregardless" - the word to use is simply "regardless".

However so many people have misused the term "irregardless" over the years, that it's becoming accepted as valid.

[MizLindz1117]

diner and dinner!!!! i have a friend that always texts me and says "diner was good" or "catch you later, time for diner" i always text him back and say "*DINNER" OR " hope you enjoy eating the whole building" 

[sigmapi1501]

The only thing more annoying than improper grammar is people correcting improper grammar.

[amaravee]

whether and weather 

[derrick12480]

Your is the worse when people should be saying you're

[shepherdchik]

I've noticed all of these issues with words and how people use them. I correct my boyfriend only because he asks me to lol. When I see an ad or a job listing from a company where the grammar isn't correct that really irks me. You are advertising a job and you can't even spell or use correct grammar? Take a little time and care please. Truthfully I know that a lot of people have issues remembering or figuring out which words work where.

[loulizlee]

I am sure some people are irked with people who correct grammar and spelling.  I understand that.  The problem these days is that it is getting so bad, it is hard to read what some people write.  Many times one has to guess what the writer is trying to say.

[loulizlee]

It seems every time I am in a grocery store or department store, etc., I hear someone on a cell phone asking, "Where are you AT?"  The 'at' isn't necessary; the question is "Where are you?"

[BK_Adores_Chase]

you know, I always thought aren't was spelled arn't - I feel like I've spelled it that way my whole life and have just now started noticing it underlined in red squiggles 

[debidoo]

Ok my biggest pet peeve is the words "lose" and "loose" I have seen these two words interchanged many times and it "drives" me up a wall.  I can't stand it.  It is especially frustrating that I saw it used in a speech therapy classroom on a handwritten rules poster - one line said "if you do not follow the rules, you will loose your privileges. Well ok then.

[sarabtrayior]

I find it funny, and don't notice it most of the time, however, when you see it over and over again, you just have to shake your head and say, not again...

[moonangel]

i may be wrong but i think the usa is the only country that freely makes up words to use when we want i think other countries have a group of people that control what words are used

[kountrypeach80]

im not big on correcting it, but my mother n law is mrs proper and it drives me crazy

[6265AT99]

1.  LESS and FEWER

Although you may not realize it, grocery stores have been using the wrong word at the checkout for many years.  When you see a sign saying 20 or 10 Items Or Less, that is incorrect.

"Less is used when comparing quantities that can’t be counted; for example, “I’d like less milk.” If you’re comparing quantities (like bagels, for example) then “fewer” should be used."

To be continued.......

I do believe this is true and what's even sadder is the FACT THAT MOST AMERICANS PAY NO ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!

[natashaspy]

it drives me nuts when people say irregardless.... there is no such word! it's "regardless"