Most Misused Words in the English Language

[elysee24]

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.......

Thanks for the information!! Especially for me whose native language isn't English.

[elysee24]

Those are all important ones that I have to remind me not to make!! Thanks!!

[jmccaskill]

one thing in grammar usage that drives me up the wall is someone saying that they 'borrowed' money or something to someone... where did this ever come from and why in the world is it in common use in some places? I can't imagine anyone condoning such horrendous and inane use of the language like this.

[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.......

That is so true!!!  Now, maybe we should tell the GROCERY STORES!!!!

[teresa3200]

To, too and two drive me crazy sometimes when I see some people post things on facebook. Also there, their and they're.

[linderlizzie]

On the Fusion Cash forum site, "suck" is one of the most misused words in the English language. 

I'm just sayin'.

[melissaotto1982]

How about the use of the: there, their, and they're

[tin8604]

I have long since given up on people speaking correctly.

[queenofnines]

My grocery store got it right, which impresses me.

[loulizlee]

I have seen several instances on Judge Judy lately where people said, for example, "I borrowed him some money" instead of loaned (as someone just posted).  I don't have any idea whdfd that came from, either.  Judge Judy always corrects them.

[jmccaskill]

Glad to know that Judge Judy demands proper grammar!! Heck, maybe sending some off to a little jail time for lousy word usage could clean up things a bit!! LOL

[sherryinutah]

Canceled or cancelled?
Color or Colour? 
Favorite or Favourite? 

Maybe certain spellings are correct in this country where a different spelling might have been taught in schools in other countries.  I don't know.   I guess it's no big deal as long as I get the message.

 

[jmccaskill]

The spelling examples cited are proper in England, where they also prefer 'tyre' to tire for the round rubber things our cars roll on...