Maybe spelling errors trend in and out, like shoes or purses?
I’ve noticed some words — especially in social media — that have gotten so mashed up of late that when typed correctly, they almost look wrong. Here are 13 misspellings making their way around the interwebs these days:
- When I felt my car slide, I began breaking.
This should be “braking.” You are using your brake. - Your about to get some really bad news.
Yup, we still mess this one up. This should be “you’re.” When in doubt, say it out: What you mean to say here is “you are,” the long form of “you’re.” - My brother’s and sister’s came over. The holiday card is from the Smith’s.
To make something plural — more than one — it’s easy: just add an “s.” That’s all. Not sure why everyone makes more work for themselves with the apostrophe. You only use an apostrophe “s” if you want to indicate something singular is possessive (The dog’s bowl is full.) In this case, there is one dog and it’s his bowl. - Their over at the bowling alley.
You mean to say “they are” over at the bowling alley, so it would be “they’re.” - I ate to many candies.
“To” indicates direction. You meant to write “too,” in this case, meaning a great amount of something. - I hope I don’t loose this scarf.
It should be “lose,” just one “o.” Loose means not tight, as in, “the dog’s collar was too loose.” Remember, lose an “o” for “lose.” - Which isle should go to for potato chips?
Unless you are shopping on a tropical island 24-hour snack mart, this is incorrect. It should be “aisle,” like the aisle of a supermarket, church or theatre. - You shouldn’t pass judgement on others.
I know it seems it should be this way, I get it. But despite how you sound it out, there is no “e” between “g” and “m” in this word. It should just be “judgment.” - I definately need to do laundry today.
There is no “a” in this word at all; it should be spelled “definitely.” - Wine is a women’s best friend.
Woman is singular, as in one woman. Women is plural, as in more than one woman. We need this to be the singular use, however, as “a” and “best friend” indicate it’s singular. - We bought some handmade jewelery at the street fair.
It should be “jewelry,” without a third “e.” - If you have things that need to be fixed in your apartment, please call maintainence.
I always need to stop and think this one through. The correct spelling is “maintenance.” I don’t know why; it just is. I try and remember it not as derived from the word “maintain,” as it seems it should be, but main + tenance (I think of “tenants” in an apartment building). - I am so greatful you could be with us today.
It is great to be appreciative, but it’s spelled “grateful.” Like a cheese grater. Shaving off bits of gratitude from a huge block of gratefulness. Or something.
Sure you’ve already made your New Year’s resolutions. But adding these commonly misspelled words to your list of improvements will make for brighter writing in the New Year.