To assume something means to see something as true, although you have little evidence or reasoning to support it. Therefore, an assumption is a belief based on no proof (e.g., “My assumption about him turned out to be wrong”).
“Assumption” can also refer to the act of taking something upon oneself (e.g., “it was an assumption of power”).
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If you presume something (i.e., if you believe that something is true based on likelihood or probability), then that belief is a presumption. For example, believing that your favorite baseball team is going to win the championship because they have won the last two in a row is a presumption.
“Presumption” can also mean “audacious attitude or conduct” (e.g., “His presumption in taking the CEO’s parking spot was met with disbelief”).
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“Let” can be used as a verb that means “give permission to” or “allow.” Therefore, “let them” means “allow them” or “permit them” (e.g., “Let them try to guess”).
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A few synonyms for “let go” include:
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The correct phrase depends on the context of the sentence.
When rooting for a team, the correct phrase is “let’s go.” “Let’s” is a contraction of “let us.” Saying “let’s go, team” means you’re cheering them on as a fan or as part of the team. “Let’s go” can also be used to express impatience with someone (e.g., “Let’s go! We don’t have all day”) or, in a more literal sense, to suggest that you and at least one other person depart (e.g., “Let’s go home”).
“Lets go” only makes sense when you’re using “lets” as the third-person singular present tense form of the verb phrase “let go,” meaning “release” (e.g., “She always lets go of the rope too soon”).
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In spite of is a preposition that means “regardless of,” “even though,” or “notwithstanding.”
It introduces a prepositional phrase providing some contrasting information (e.g., “In spite of his lateness, Jimmy strolled into class as if nothing were wrong”).
In spite of and despite can be used interchangeably (e.g., “Despite his lateness …”).
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The preposition despite is used to mean “notwithstanding,” “regardless of,” or “even though.”
A prepositional phrase beginning with despite introduces contrasting information (e.g., “Despite the sunny weather, we stayed inside all day”).
Despite and in spite of are used interchangeably (e.g., “In spite of the sunny weather …”).
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The plural of “whiskey” is “whiskeys,” whereas the plural of “whisky” is “whiskies.”
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“Whiskey” is spelled with an “e” when referring to the grain spirit produced in Ireland or the United States.
However, “whisky” (without an “e”) refers to the grain spirit produced in either Scotland, Canada, or Japan.
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“Whilst” is pronounced like “whylst.” Put differently, it’s similar to pronouncing “while,” but with an “-st” at the end.
Whilst is uncommon in US English, where it is considered somewhat old-fashioned. You can use QuillBot’s AI Humanizer to make your text sound more modern.
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