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When to Use Biannual vs. Semiannual vs. Biennial

When to Use Biannual vs. Semiannual vs. Biennial

“Biannual” is an adjective used to describe events occurring twice a year. In order to fully understand this term, we need to know where it derives from. The prefix “bi-,” meaning twice, comes from Latin, while “annual” refers to one year.

Beth Taylor
Beth Taylor
English
Is It Happy New Year, Happy New Year’s, or Happy New Years?

Is It Happy New Year, Happy New Year’s, or Happy New Years?

With the new year just around the corner, you start thinking about all the people you want to send greeting cards and emails to wish them well. But what phrase is the right one to use? Is it “Happy New Year”, “Happy New Year’s”, or “Happy New Years”?

Milena Lazova
Milena Lazova
English
“Sneaked” and “Snuck”—The Difference Lies in Conjugation

“Sneaked” and “Snuck”—The Difference Lies in Conjugation

Before we move forward to the alternate past tense forms, let’s get this straight. It is “sneak,” not “sneek.”

Valentina Dordevic
Valentina Dordevic
English
How to Use “Were” vs. “Was” Correctly?

How to Use “Were” vs. “Was” Correctly?

The primary difference is that “was” is used in the first person and third person singular, which includes “I,” “he,” “she,” or “it.”

Ronny Okumu
Ronny Okumu
English
Is It Spelled Counselor or Counsellor, and What’s the Difference?

Is It Spelled Counselor or Counsellor, and What’s the Difference?

Most other countries where English is the official language, for example, most of the countries in the Commonwealth, use the spelling with two Ls.

Beth Taylor
Beth Taylor
English
Any Time vs. Anytime: When to Use Each Word

Any Time vs. Anytime: When to Use Each Word

If you want to avoid making a grammatical mistake when writing anytime or any time, it’s good to know the differences between the two terms and their usage so you can be sure that you’re always using the right word.

Milena Lazova
Milena Lazova
English
Spelling Tips: “Labelled” or “Labeled”?

Spelling Tips: “Labelled” or “Labeled”?

“Label” is pronounced with only one letter, “l,” in American English. The preferred forms in Canada, Britain, and other English dialects from outside of North America are “labelled” and “labelling,” with an extra “l.”

Nina Stankovic
Nina Stankovic
English
Who’s vs. Whose: How to Use Each Correctly

Who’s vs. Whose: How to Use Each Correctly

“Whose” is the relative pronoun to ask to whom something belongs, and “who’s” is a shortened form of “who is.”

Nina Stankovic
Nina Stankovic
English