commonly misused words and phrases

BLueROom · 6th October 2007, 10:09 PM

commonly misused words:

then in place of than:

ex: I have more analog gear then you do.

there in place of their:

ex: I went over to there studio last night.

your in place of you're:

ex: I hope your doing well.

misused phrases:

Supposed to: Do not omit the d. "Suppose to" is incorrect.

Used to: Same as above. "Use to" is incorrect.

Toward: There is no s at the end of the word.

Anyway: Also has no ending s. Anyways is wrong.

Couldn't care less: Be sure to make it negative. (Not- I could care less.)

For all intents and purposes: Not- intensive purposes.

any more?

BLueROom · 6th October 2007, 10:16 PM

I have no idea how this got in here. I could swear I put it in another forum. MODS feel free to delete.

Realtugs · 6th October 2007, 11:56 PM

I much prefer that now than I did back then. It was always their intention to put it here, rather than there. They're crazy! You're crazy, you are! Is that your guitar that you're smashing? I suppose you think you're supposed to that, huh? I used to do it, till I bought one. It was used too. One, maybe two times before.

Anyway...they got quite angry toward me. For all intents and purposes, I couldn't give a toss! I repeat, I could not give a ****ing toss!

How'd I score???

Realtugs · 6th October 2007, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLueROom

any more?

A lot of people spell a lot as one word...alot

...two small words.

Funny thread...learn while you Slut!

Shan · 7th October 2007, 08:07 AM

How about Studer , Moog and Eventide.

Shane

ArcCirDude · 7th October 2007, 11:43 AM

Gear sluts, not Gearslutz....

Ruphus · 7th October 2007, 12:02 PM

"Polarity" inversion instead of what is usually named "phase" switching.

"Definitely" being written as "definately" is a wide spread classic.

Ruphus

Alex Niedt · 18th October 2007, 05:39 AM

"and" in place of "an"

That one makes me especially sad.

Alécio Costa · 18th October 2007, 02:01 PM

As a foreigner, I would say that your prepositions sometimes get me confused:

At - in - on

THe idiomatic expressions....
Walk into - walk in - come in - come along

copperx · 19th October 2007, 07:30 PM

"Begs the question" instead of "raises the question".

Mannie · 19th October 2007, 07:55 PM

I keep seeing "would of" in place of "would've" - drives me nuts.

GYang · 19th October 2007, 11:30 PM

George Massenberg instead of George Massenburg. VERY OFTEN.

Complimentary instead of complementary. Almost always.

Yes, ALOT is really funny Internet invention.

narco · 20th October 2007, 12:56 PM

"or" when it should be "nor"

eg: not neve NOR studer

"none" takes the singular

eg. "none of the bands IS good" is correct
"none of the bands ARE good" is not correct. Although this is so common it is thought of as normal now. (none = not one)

conscious and conscience is around the wrong way.

interestingly "awful" used to mean "really good" (full of awe) many years ago

oh, and colour is spelt with a "U"

narco

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6th October 2007, 10:09 PM	#1
BLueROom Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SF, CA Posts: 897	commonly misused words and phrases commonly misused words: then in place of than: ex: I have more analog gear then you do. there in place of their: ex: I went over to there studio last night. your in place of you're: ex: I hope your doing well. misused phrases: Supposed to: Do not omit the d. "Suppose to" is incorrect. Used to: Same as above. "Use to" is incorrect. Toward: There is no s at the end of the word. Anyway: Also has no ending s. Anyways is wrong. Couldn't care less: Be sure to make it negative. (Not- I could care less.) For all intents and purposes: Not- intensive purposes. any more? __________________ ------------------- ::Supersonic Samples::Premium Drum Replacement Library/ WAV & GOG ::Supersonic is DOWNLOADABLE:: 1 \| 2 \| 3 \| 4 \| 5 \| 6 \| Heavy Hitters Edition coming soon! -------------------

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Realtugs Gear addict Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 448	I much prefer that now than I did back then. It was always their intention to put it here, rather than there. They're crazy! You're crazy, you are! Is that your guitar that you're smashing? I suppose you think you're supposed to that, huh? I used to do it, till I bought one. It was used too. One, maybe two times before. Anyway...they got quite angry toward me. For all intents and purposes, I couldn't give a toss! I repeat, I could not give a ****ing toss! How'd I score???

7th October 2007, 12:02 PM	#7
Ruphus Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Berlin / Germany Posts: 5,108	"Polarity" inversion instead of what is usually named "phase" switching. "Definitely" being written as "definately" is a wide spread classic. Ruphus __________________ "Am I the only one that tires of this "everything is subjective" watered-down-pop-culture-pseudo-philosophy bullshit?" Bravin Neff Wolgang Burr, former office leader of the German Chancellor before committee of inquiry: "You would not believe what unusual happens daily." "Patience, young Skywalker - let the object of your desires come to you." JTR "All thinking men are atheists." Ernest Hemingway

18th October 2007, 05:39 AM	#8
Alex Niedt Lives for gear Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 602	"and" in place of "an" That one makes me especially sad. __________________

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Alécio Costa Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Brazil, Florianópolis/SC Posts: 1,277	As a foreigner, I would say that your prepositions sometimes get me confused: At - in - on THe idiomatic expressions.... Walk into - walk in - come in - come along __________________ Alécio Costa Studio Music Production/Mastering http://www.aleciocosta.com Listen to my album at: http://www.audiostreet.net/artist.aspx?artistid=38915

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Mannie Gear interested Join Date: May 2006 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 24	I keep seeing "would of" in place of "would've" - drives me nuts.

19th October 2007, 11:30 PM	#12
GYang Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Moscow Posts: 2,808	George Massenberg instead of George Massenburg. VERY OFTEN. Complimentary instead of complementary. Almost always. Yes, ALOT is really funny Internet invention.

20th October 2007, 12:56 PM	#13
narco Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Switzerland/New Zealand/guitar case Posts: 3,676	"or" when it should be "nor" eg: not neve NOR studer "none" takes the singular eg. "none of the bands IS good" is correct "none of the bands ARE good" is not correct. Although this is so common it is thought of as normal now. (none = not one) conscious and conscience is around the wrong way. interestingly "awful" used to mean "really good" (full of awe) many years ago oh, and colour is spelt with a "U" narco __________________ The last thing for me to sell! FS: Mytek 896 D-A + exp card (located in new zealand) - will ship worldwide

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