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We need fewer complaints and less coffee

Posted on Sunday, October 4, 2009 in Incorrect word usage

emigrate, immigrate
emigrate means to leave a homeland
immigrate means to arrive in a new homeland

eminent, imminent
eminent means distinguished
imminent means about to take place

fewer, less
fewer is used in reference to things you can count (pens, pencils, etc.)
less is used in reference to time, money and distance
less is used in reference to things you can’t count (water, rice, etc.)

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