We speak, we write, we type and we read every day. Do you count how many times do you repeat a word every day? Of course, that is silly. However, a research shows that the most overused word in our life is ‘there‘.

Apparently, ‘you‘ is also an overused word in our daily life. “How are you?”, “Where are you going?” and “Are you going to eat that?” repeat themselves everyday and yet we never really notice it. After all we are referring to someone else. There is no way we can stop using ‘you‘ in our conversation.

Let us not forget about ‘if‘, ‘when‘ and ‘as‘. These are common overused words as well.

The next time you write an article, pay attention to how many times you have to repeat these words. Then figure out a way to minimise the use of these words — try other words.

How many times have I use these words in this post?

There : 1 time

You : 10 times

If : 1 time

When : 1 time

As : 2 times

The most overused words

1. There

2. You

3. If

4. When

5. As

What is the one word that you use often?

The Most Overused Words: What’s Yours? is a post from: Writing Consultation

This article also reminds me of the infamous joke:

Q: When a door is not a door?

A: When it is ‘a jar’

I am sure you understand the joke (Imagine a door that is closed. Ajar is when the door is slightly opened). Of course, this is meant for fun. Try this on your friends or family members.

Now back to the topic. Why door is such a fascinating subject to talk about?

Door is available everywhere, at home, in the office, in any buildings.

Since English is a very special language, many words that are associated to only one object.

There are many words associated to door but I am going to pick only only two that are most common in daily use everywhere.

1. Door – a movable, usually solid, barrier for opening and closing an entranceway, cupboard, cabinet, or the like, commonly turning on hinges or sliding in grooves. [via Dictionary.com]

Example: to go through the door

2. Doorway – the passage or opening into a building, room, etc., commonly closed and opened by a door

[via Dictionary.com]

Example: a doorway to success

A few idioms related to door for your reference:

1. lay at someone’s door – to hold someone accountable for

2. leave the door open – to allow the possibility of accommodation or change; be open to reconsideration:

3. lie at someone’s door – to be the responsibility of; be imputable to

4. show someone the door – to request or order someone to leave; dismiss

You have to find your doorway to your English success and I believe it starts with your own learning.

A Door And A Doorway is a post from: Writing Consultation

If you are not writing something related to Spanish, then perhaps you can just learn these are general knowledge. No harm in learning a different language. 

Ten really simple words to learn:

1. lavadora (washing machine) – lavatory

2. microondas (microwave) – undulate

3. congelador (freezer) – to congeal

4. bebida (drink) – beverage

5. cana (small beer) – cane

6. copa (glass) – cup

7. manta (blanket) – mantle

8. vino (wine) – vineyard

9. tinto (red [wine]) – tincture

10. terraza (balcony) – terrace

10 Spanish Words To Learn is a post from: Writing Consultation