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Kimberly Ann Potts

Kimberly Ann Potts

My name is Kimberly. I'm an experienced copywriter and editor. I like writing about complex topics to help readers find the correct answers.

Meaning, Origin, Synonyms, and Antonyms of “Woah”

Meaning, Origin, Synonyms, and Antonyms of “Woah”

“Woah” originated as a common misspelling of the word “whoa” whose origin dates as far back as the 17th century (meaning this word is nearly 400 years old!).

Kimberly Ann Potts
Kimberly Ann Potts
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Meaning and Origin of “Yeah,” “Yeah,” and “Yay”

Meaning and Origin of “Yeah,” “Yeah,” and “Yay”

Could you say “yeah” or “yea” where you mean “yes”? Yeah! You can, but not all the time.

Kimberly Ann Potts
Kimberly Ann Potts
English
When to Use Flier vs. Flyer to Talk About Pamphlets and Things that Fly

When to Use Flier vs. Flyer to Talk About Pamphlets and Things that Fly

In this case, both word spellings are valid and are accepted by most publications and dictionaries.

Kimberly Ann Potts
Kimberly Ann Potts
English
Definition, Synonyms, and Antonyms of “Whether,” “Wether,” and “Weather”

Definition, Synonyms, and Antonyms of “Whether,” “Wether,” and “Weather”

Whether, weather, and wether are homophones! These words, however, have different meanings.

Kimberly Ann Potts
Kimberly Ann Potts
English
Principal vs. Principle: Definition, Synonyms, and Antonyms

Principal vs. Principle: Definition, Synonyms, and Antonyms

Principal and principle sound the same but are spelled differently. The difference can be seen in the last three letters of each word, with “principal” ending with -al and “principle” with -le.

Kimberly Ann Potts
Kimberly Ann Potts
English
Meaning of the Phrase “To Wit,” Its Origin, Synonyms, and Antonyms

Meaning of the Phrase “To Wit,” Its Origin, Synonyms, and Antonyms

“To wit” is a phrase meaning, namely, that is to say. It is an adverb used when you are about to state or give a description of something more precisely.

Kimberly Ann Potts
Kimberly Ann Potts
English
Meaning, synonyms, and antonyms of “overlook” and “look over”

Meaning, synonyms, and antonyms of “overlook” and “look over”

“Overlook” means ignoring, failing to notice, or observing from a high place. “Look over” means inspecting something in a cursory way to establish its merits or get a general idea of what it is like.

Kimberly Ann Potts
Kimberly Ann Potts
English
Defence vs. defense: how to choose the right word

Defence vs. defense: how to choose the right word

One common error seen in many English write-ups is the correct use of defense or defence. Both words are alternate spellings of a noun which means to protect something from harm.

Kimberly Ann Potts
Kimberly Ann Potts
English