Have you ever filled out a form and wanted to say that the answer is the same as the one above? You may have used ditto. The word is a quick way to show that something is the same as something already mentioned. For example, if a ...

Have you ever read a fantasy story and seen a character called a mage? A mage is a person who uses magic or has special magical skills. For example, a mage in a fantasy game may use spells to protect friends or defeat an enemy. Le...

Have you ever watched a short clip before a movie comes out, looked at a book before buying it, or seen a small part of a new product before its full launch? That is a preview. A preview gives you an early look at something before...

Have you ever used the word case several times in the same paragraph and felt your writing sounded repetitive? It happens often because case is a very useful English word. For example, you might say, “In this case, we should wait,...

Have you ever needed a different way to describe something that follows a straight line? You may use linear when talking about a drawing, shape, design, path, or pattern. For example, a road that goes in a straight direction can b...

Have you ever needed to move a file, send money, change jobs, or pass something to another person? In each case, you may use the word transfer. It is a useful word, but using the same word again and again can make your writing fee...