Better spelling wonted

Today's fun word that looks like an error but isn't is: Wont!

A wont is a habitual way of doing things. He went to school in the morning, as is his wont. There are also adjective and verb forms. He went to school, as he is wont to do.

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Caring Less

If you really don't care at all about something, then you couldn't care less. If you say, "I could care less," then you are saying "I care at least a little."

You can still proscribe drugs

Today's fun word that looks like an error but isn't is: Proscribe!

To proscribe is to condemn or forbid.

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Expansive and Expensive

Expansive - very large. Containing a broad expanse.

Expensive - very costly.

Confident and Confidant

"Confident" is an adjective. To be confident is to be certain or sure. It is often used to describe someone who is sure of his ability to handle any situation.

"Confidant" is a noun. A confidant is someone you are willing to tell secrets to, someone you confide in. "Confidant" is masculine. The feminine form is "confidante."

Cant Spell This

Today's fun word that looks like an error but isn't is: Cant!

A cant is a secret language. Examples include Thieves' Cant and Shelta, also known as the Cant, used by Irish Travellers.

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