Yoshikaの英語ワンポイントレッスン Vol. 81
日常会話でよく間違って使われる言葉
COMMONLY MISUSED WORDS IN EVERYDAY ENGLISH
Afterwards
It's "afterward" - no "s."
Irregardless
This word does not mean anything. Instead, use "regardless" or "irrespective."
Supposably
It's supposedly.
Conversate
Not a word! Instead, use "converse."
Sherbert
It's "sherbet" - with no R.
"I could care less"
This phrase does not make sense. You are in effect saying that you still care. If you are trying to say that you do not, you should say "I couldn't care less."
"Whole nother"
This is a non-standard word. Just say "another" or "whole other."
"Meme"
This word has the same sound as "theme" or "scream," - not mee-mee.
Fewer/Less
If you can count it, use "fewer." If you can't, use "less."
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