3 Steps to Check for Proper Word Usage

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Last week, I briefly touched the subject of proper word usage in the post Vocabulary Notebook: Be on the Lookout for Useful Words. Today I’d like to share three simple tips on how to maintain correct word usage.

While good writing is commonly attributed to good content, it’s equally important to understand that proper word usage is what makes the content lucid. Without clarity, good ideas easily lose their meaning when written down.

Here are three easy steps that enable you to be clear about new words. The key is to follow these steps every time you encounter an unclear word. Make it a habit.