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The word 'bat' is spelled the same but holds different meanings. The 'bat' depicted in the left photo is utilised in the sport of cricket to strike the ball, while the right photo 'bat' refers to a ...

Here’s a word I avoid: homonym. It’s not that I have a problem with this word. It’s marvelously useful. It’s even fun to say. My problem is I’m just never that confident I’m using it correctly. The ...

“Look at the bride-to-be, see how beautiful she looks! I feel dumbstruck, because I simply cannot believe she is to marry such a cruel and undeserving person. She cannot even consider me, only because ...