Embedded is the simple past tense form and past participle of the verb “embed,” which means to fix firmly in a material or to make something an important part of a larger whole.
Embedded (verb) in a sentence examplesThe sword had been magically embedded in the stone.
The company embedded this principle in its corporate culture.
Embedded is also an adjective used to describe something that is firmly fixed or established in something else.
Embedded (adjective) in a sentence examplesThe diamond is embedded in gold.
Social media has become embedded in modern life.
You can spell this word imbedded or embedded, but “embedded” is much more common.
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You can use latter in a sentence as a noun to refer back to the second of two things or the last thing in a list (e.g. “Neither the former nor the latter of the two options were acceptable”).
It also functions as an adjective meaning “near the end” of a period or part of something (e.g., “The problem occurs during the latter stages of the process).
Be careful not to confuse later and latter because you can’t use them interchangeably.
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The latter half means “the second half” of something, especially a period of time (e.g., “His work enjoyed a revival during the latter half of the 19th century”).
We don’t generally say “later half” to refer to the second half of something (later and latter are commonly confused words).
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“Later” functions as an adverb of time (e.g., “I will do it later”) and a comparative adjective (e.g., “Can we start the meeting a bit later tomorrow?”).
Be careful not to confuse later and latter. “Latter” means “toward the end” of a period or segment of something (e.g., “The product is in the latter stages of development) or refers back to the second/last thing in a list (e.g., “Of the two options, the latter makes much more sense”).
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“Hero” is spelled the same in the singular form whether you’re referring to a brave champion or a large sandwich. But, in the plural, the people are “heroes” and the sandwiches are “heros.”
Ellicit is a common misspelling of the verb “elicit” (i.e., it should be spelled with only one “l”).
One of the reasons for this is that elicit and illicit are commonly confused, and “illicit” is spelled with double “l.”
“Elicit” means to “receive or obtain” a reaction, a response, or information. So, if you are attempting to elicit a reaction or information from someone, you are trying to obtain it, often in a subtle or indirect way.
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However, elicit and illicit cannot be used interchangeably. The adjective “illicit” is used to describe something as “forbidden,” “illegal” or “socially improper.”
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