Re: Definately

[Beverly Parks <bparks -at- HUACHUCA-EMH1 -dot- ARMY -dot- MIL>]

Richard Mateosian <srm -at- C2 -dot- ORG> wrote
> I've seen "definately" so many times recently on so many lists that it can't
> be a typo. A large number of people seem to believe that's the correct
> spelling of "definitely."

> I know, I know. So what. Perhaps I'm just in a curmudgeonly mood recently,
> but I find it annoying.  :-(
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"Definitely" for me was like "occasion." For the longest time
I'd have to look up "occasion" every time I used it. I just
couldn't get it in my head that "occasion" was two c's, one s.
The "definitely" with an "a" spelling was also a common
headache.

The correct spelling of "occasion" finally just sunk in after
looking it up so many times. I always knew "definately" was wrong
after writing it, but for some reason it always just came out
with that blasted "a" in it.  Now, I consciously think of the
word "finite" when I write "definitely" and this helps me get it
right every time. Maybe that little tip can help others, too.

Bev

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