The Proofreading Hub

Childish = like a child, but in a negative way (immature, silly)

Childlike = like a child, but positive (pure, innocent) 👼

Good morning,

We *pronounce* words.

However,

PRONOUNCIATION → ❌

PRONUNCIATION → ✔

Do you know the difference? 🤔

Idle = (adj.) inactive; lazy

Idyll = (n.) happy or peaceful scene

Idol = (n.) object of worship

Wither = (v.) become dry and shriveled

Weather = (n.) climate

Flowers *wither* in hot *weather*. 🌺🌞

Whither = (adv.) to where, to what place or state: *Whither* will Kakashi go for lunch? 🍣🍲

ℹ️ A blending of words is known as a “portmanteau”:

• smog (smoke + fog)
• Chunnel (Channel + tunnel)
• staycation (stay + vacation)
• snark (snide + remark)
• bromance (brother + romance)