Use fewer with countable things:
Example: “Fewer people attended the meeting than expected.”
Use less with uncountable things:
Example: “There’s less coffee in my cup than in yours.”
Supermarket signs saying “10 items or less” are technically wrong, but hey, who’s counting?
Advice (noun): The helpful tips you give your friend.
Example: “Thanks for your advice—I’ll wear the blue dress!”
Advise (verb): What you do when you give advice.
Example: “I advise you to wear the blue dress; it matches your eyes!”
Mixing them up is a common mistake, but now you know the difference.
English spelling can be tricky, but “definitely” is one word that needs to be spelt right! It’s NOT “definately“ or “defanitely“.
Here’s a tip: Think of the word “finite” (which means limited). Add “de” at the beginning and “ly” at the end—definitely.
Easy, right? Keep practising!
In business, ROI means Return on Investment, not Return on Invest.
If you use the wrong term, your English might sound unclear, like a stock market that’s hard to predict. So, when you’re using business terms, make sure to get them right or you might sound like a beginner.
By: Focus on the deadline.
Example: Finish the report by Friday. (Do it before Friday.)
Until: Includes all the time up to the deadline.
Example: You have until Friday to finish the report. (You can work on it up to Friday.)
Mixing them up isn’t a disaster, but it might confuse your colleagues or boss! 😊
In German, “Chef” means your boss at work. But in English, “chef” is only used for a professional cook.
For your boss, say “boss” or “manager” in English.
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