Spell Correction

Scary is the standard spelling you should normally use. It means frightening or causing fear. Scarey is not simply a meaningless typo: dictionaries record it as a variant spelling, particularly…

Laser is the standard spelling for the device or beam of concentrated light. Lazer is normally a misspelling or a deliberate stylized spelling used in names, branding, entertainment, or creative…

Both worshipped and worshiped are correct spellings of the past tense and past participle of worship. The main difference is regional spelling: worshipped is the standard form in British English,…

Prefer is the correct spelling. Perfer is a misspelling and should not be used in standard English. Prefer is a verb meaning to like, choose, or want one thing more…

Usable is the preferred spelling in modern English. Useable is also a recognized variant, but it is much less common. Both mean “able to be used” or “fit for use.”…

Sponsor is the correct spelling in standard English. Sponser is a misspelling and should not be used in normal English writing. The word sponsor can be a noun meaning a…

Blankie and blanky are both used for a small or comforting blanket, especially one associated with a child. Blankie is the more established choice in American English, while blanky is…

Wise is the correct spelling in modern standard English. It means having good judgment, knowledge, or experience. Wize is not the standard modern spelling of this word. Historical dictionaries record…

Trek is the correct spelling when you mean a long, difficult, or tiring journey, especially one made on foot. Treck is not the standard spelling of this word. Use trek…

Stared is the past tense of stare, meaning to look at someone or something for a long time, often with fixed attention. Starred is the past tense of star, meaning…