I must bring to your attention another pet peeve of mine. There are a number of words in the English language that are compound words, but are apparently quite confusing for most people to write. They are not sure if they should be written as one word or separate words.
Nevertheless is one of these. Yes, you read that correctly. It’s one word. Along with it are synonyms (or at least close in meaning) nonetheless and notwithstanding. I suppose I can see how people could be confused by these words, especially if they were never specifically taught. Perhaps that means teachers need to take the time to introduce students to these wonderful words.
Most of us are likely resistant to running words together like this. As we’re taught from kindergarten – ‘Make sure you leave a finger space!’
Moreover, hereafter and heretofore are other examples of compound words that confound people. Wherewithal is another odd one; and I often see insofar and inasmuch written with separate words.
I find it interesting that these words likely ended up written like this due to being run together when spoken until people started writing them as one word. But now many are trying to separate them; while at the same time, other words like ‘a lot’ and ‘all right’ are being squished together.
I must confess, I’m resistant to using alot and alright. I don’t think they look right. I don’t think they should be used in good writing. I’ll probably be overruled on this at some point, but I’ll probably stick to my archaic spellings.
To stick with the theme of compound words, I offer this wondrous word: aforementioned.
Please remember to write the aforementioned words as one word.
Most of us are likely resistant to running words together like this. As we’re taught from kindergarten – ‘Make sure you leave a finger space!’
Moreover, hereafter and heretofore are other examples of compound words that confound people. Wherewithal is another odd one; and I often see insofar and inasmuch written with separate words.
I find it interesting that these words likely ended up written like this due to being run together when spoken until people started writing them as one word. But now many are trying to separate them; while at the same time, other words like ‘a lot’ and ‘all right’ are being squished together.
I must confess, I’m resistant to using alot and alright. I don’t think they look right. I don’t think they should be used in good writing. I’ll probably be overruled on this at some point, but I’ll probably stick to my archaic spellings.
To stick with the theme of compound words, I offer this wondrous word: aforementioned.
Please remember to write the aforementioned words as one word.
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