Discrete and Discreet

Discrete is an adjective meaning individually separate and distinct. Discreet is also an adjective but means to be careful and circumspect in one’s speech or actions, esp. to avoid causing offense or to gain an[…]

Affect and Effect

affect = verb meaning to influence: Will lack of sleep affect your work? effect = noun meaning result or consequence: Will lack of sleep have an effect on your work? effect = verb meaning to[…]

In to and Into

In general, use into when movement, action or a transformation of state occur. In to indicates location or state that is generally more static and not transitional.

Then and Than

Than is used in comparison statements;  He is smarter than I.Used in statements of preference;  I would rather drink than drive.Used to suggest quantities beyond a specified amount;  Read more than the last page. Then[…]

Setup and Set up

Setup is a noun and is one word.  They had a great setup at the conference. Set up is a verb and is two separate words.  We are going to set up for the conference.

Rein, Reign and Rain

Rein, as a noun, is a leather strap fastened to a bridle used to control a horse or other animal. Used as a verb, it means to guide or check the horse or animal; to[…]

Everyday and Every Day

Everyday is a single-word adjective that means daily. Every day is two words and an expression of time, indicating regular, or daily, action. It is a noun (day) modified by an adjective (every). A couple[…]