Common mistake manner vs matter

No, I meant "manner" in this context refers to the way something is done or the way someone behaves, while "matter" refers to a subject, topic, or issue. They are often confused due to their similar spelling.

manner vs matter mistake examples

Incorrect:
He did it in a lovely matter.

Correct:
He did it in a lovely manner.
Incorrect:
Why have I not received a response to my question in a timely matter.

Correct:
Why have I not received a response to my question in a timely manner.
Correct:
In a related matter, the commission also may halt the 10 percent surcharge.

Linguix Browser extension

Fix your writing
on millions of websites

Get Started For Free Watch how it works

Related mistakes from category Confused words

tat (that) state of art (state of the art, state-of-the-art) works as (like) a charm oedometer (odometer) de jure (du jour) a priory (a priori) buy (by) bar-b-queue instead of 'bar-b-que' overnight instead of 'over night' first aid kid (kit)