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If you are comparing amounts, numbers, values, or degrees, the correct phrase is less than; not less then. Than is used for comparisons: “less than 10,” “less than expected,” and…

Parties is the correct plural form of party. Partys is incorrect in standard English. When you mean more than one party, write parties: “We attended three parties.” If you mean…

If you are wondering whether the correct spelling is Chris or Chriss, the answer depends on whose name you are writing. Chris is the standard and much more common spelling…

Notable is the correct spelling. Noteable is a common misspelling and should not be used in standard English. Notable is an adjective meaning worthy of attention, important, remarkable, or distinguished.…

In front is correct. Infront is incorrect in standard English. Write the phrase as two separate words when you mean “ahead,” “before,” or “in a position facing or near the…

Challenge is the correct spelling. Challange is a misspelling and should not be used in standard English. The word challenge can be a noun meaning a difficult task, test, or…

Parent means one parent, while parents means more than one parent. For example, “A parent must sign the form” refers to one parent, while “The parents must sign the form”…

Stutter is the correct spelling when you mean speaking with repeated sounds, prolonged sounds, pauses, or blocks. Studder is normally a misspelling of stutter. However, studder does exist as a…

Both “well deserved” and “well-deserved” are correct. The difference is usually their position in a sentence. Use well-deserved when the phrase comes directly before a noun, as in “a well-deserved…

Training is the correct spelling, while trainning is incorrect in standard English. Training can mean the process of learning or teaching skills, preparing for a sport or activity, or developing…