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Some words in English appear much more often than others, and “basically” is one of those very common words in English. “Basically” is a legitimate word and not slang, but we can use “basically” both formally and informally. It is correct to say “basically,” and we can use “basically” to mean “essentially,” “simply,” or “in …

As a conjunctive adverb, many people misuse the word “therefore.” You have probably heard others use the word in a myriad of ways, so how can you tell which is correct? It is correct to say “and therefore” when using the phrase to join two independent clauses. In this situation, the word “and” is a …

Those in the business world are more likely to see this awkward construction than those in less formal situations. Upon first glance, “as per your request” seems ungrammatical. And honestly, after another long second look, it still doesn’t make much sense. “As per your request” is a dated idiomatic phrase meaning “as you requested.” “As …

You’ve probably heard several collocations about talking — we always “talk about” a subject or “bring up” a topic. But what about “discuss”? Is there a specific preposition that follows this word, and is it correct to say “discuss about”?  No, it isn’t correct to say “discuss about.” Though the phrase “discuss about” might sound …

You may often hear people say “Thanks for all you do” and wonder if that is the correct way to thank someone for their efforts. You may also question whether the expression is grammatically correct and, if so, in what context we can use it. It is correct to say “Thanks for all you do” …

Generally, we use “bad” to refer to something negative. If we’re writing or speaking, we’ll sometimes want to refer to something as worse or “more bad,” but how do we do that? The word “badder” is incorrect. “Bad” is an irregular adjective, so you cannot double the consonant and add an -er to create the …