The following words seem to create confusion. This list will help you find just the right word and its correct usage.
Meantime, Meanwhile
Meantime is a noun that refers to an interval between events.
We will meet at 7.30 p.m. In the meantime, prepare your responses to the board’s questions.
Meanwhile is an adverb meaning during the intervening time.
Meanwhile, you check this out….
Note: You may interchange in the meantime and meanwhile, but do not write “in the meanwhile”.
Pore, Pour
The verb pore means reading or scrutinizing intently, and pour means to let flow. The noun pore is a minute surface opening, as in the skin of an animal.
While Jack was poring over the newspaper, he poured himself a glass of juice.
Principal, Principle
Principal functions as both noun and adjective. The noun refers to the head of a school or firm, or to capital that earns interest; the adjective means chief or main. Principle is a noun meaning rule or standard.
The principal’s principal principle is “Be ready for any situation.”
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