Pam Webb

a writer's journey as a reader

05 Sep 2023

Word Nerds: words that mean this not that

Granted, some words can eventually change meaning over time; however, some words are just plain used incorrectly and we may not realize it. Here is a batch of words that you may or may not be using correctly. I now know the enormity of my vernacular errors and hope they will no longer be chronic mistakes.

i.e.= *id est ,”*that is” (in other words)
e.g.= *exempli gratia*, “for example)

saying one thing but implying something else not an odd coincidence

Posted in Reflections and tagged Word Nerds

5 thoughts on “Word Nerds: words that mean this not that”

Geo. Raymond on September 5, 2023 at 11:34 pm said:

I admit a few of these were a surprise to me. Well done, Pam.

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- Pam Webb on September 6, 2023 at 5:44 am said:
  
  Thanks. My contribution to making the world just a bit better.
  
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  - Geo. Raymond on September 6, 2023 at 8:02 pm said:
    
    Your work will echo through the centuries, Pam. Speaking for the world, we thank you.
  - Pam Webb on September 7, 2023 at 6:41 am said:
    
    Haha-now I have to bear the act of responsibility instead of enjoying the need to toss out a few words of erudition now and then.
mitchteemley on September 6, 2023 at 2:57 pm said:

I’m with Geo. I confess to using several of these in the wrong way.

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