Would you prefer to have a picnic in the leas or in the lees? Do you look through a lends or a lens to take a picture? Would you play a liar or a lyre? Does a levee or a levy prevent flooding? Does lichen or liken grow on rocks and trees? Which one accompanies a thunderstorm: lightening or lightning?
The English language can be so confusing at times. Aah, ah, ahh, aw, and awe are all pronounced the same—at least they are in the part of the country where I live—but each one has a different meaning. I know that I’ve used at least one of them in the wrong way before. Chances are,…
Did you realize that lightning and lightening have different meanings? I used to think that either one could be used to describe the flashing light show that takes place during a thunderstorm. Then I took the time to look up the word lightening and discovered just how wrong I was. The lesson learned? Don’t ever…
