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Base != Bass

Being a sound nerd it kills me that people screw this up all the time. Even on stereo/music forums where people should know better.

base
1
[beys]
noun
  1. the bottom support of anything; that on which a thing stands or rests: a metal base for the table.
  2. a fundamental principle or groundwork; foundation; basis: the base of needed reforms.
  3. the bottom layer or coating, as of makeup or paint.
bass
1
[beys]Music.
adjective
  1. low in pitch; of the lowest pitch or range: a bass voice; a bass instrument.
  2. of or relating to the lowest part in harmonic music.
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Base != Bass

Being a sound nerd it kills me that people screw this up all the time. Even on stereo/music forums where people should know better.

base
1
[beys]
noun
  1. the bottom support of anything; that on which a thing stands or rests: a metal base for the table.
  2. a fundamental principle or groundwork; foundation; basis: the base of needed reforms.
  3. the bottom layer or coating, as of makeup or paint.
bass
1
[beys]Music.
adjective
  1. low in pitch; of the lowest pitch or range: a bass voice; a bass instrument.
  2. of or relating to the lowest part in harmonic music.
bass
noun (1)

\Ėˆbas \
plural bass or basses
Definition of bass
(Entry 1 of 4)

: any of numerous edible marine or freshwater bony fishes (especially families Centrarchidae, Serranidae, and Percichthyidae of the order Perciformes)

Sorry, couldnā€™t resist.
 

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On commas and punctuation.
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Absolutely hate it when people call the ground ā€œthe floor ā€œ. Iā€™ve noticed it a lot lately, and it really makes me cringe for some reason. The floor is INSIDE!
 

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Base != Bass

Being a sound nerd it kills me that people screw this up all the time. Even on stereo/music forums where people should know better.

base
1
[beys]
noun
  1. the bottom support of anything; that on which a thing stands or rests: a metal base for the table.
  2. a fundamental principle or groundwork; foundation; basis: the base of needed reforms.
  3. the bottom layer or coating, as of makeup or paint.
bass
1
[beys]Music.
adjective
  1. low in pitch; of the lowest pitch or range: a bass voice; a bass instrument.
  2. of or relating to the lowest part in harmonic music.
What about bass fish?
 

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My grammar Nazi trigger is unnecessary apostrophes. Like, "I saw three cow's in the field."

I don't have any fun memes or GIFs to add to the discussion. However, super excited to see that Ocean Blue Wrangler's are available to order, no time to loose! ;)
No time Toulouse!

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A new one thatā€™s been irritating me is confusing these two idioms: piece of mind and peace of mind.
 
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I wonā€™t call out the poster, but I just read ā€œcould care a lessā€ in a reply.

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Maybe Iā€™m suffering from grammar pedantry syndrome...
 

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Don't forget this one

Weather - the state of the atmosphere at a place and time with regards to heat, rain, sunshine, etc.

Whether - expressing a doubt or choice between alternatives
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